Sunset hikes near Salem, ct

A short walk out, the whole show, and back at your car before dark. Times are estimates at a relaxed pace; give yourself extra buffer, especially with kids or in a group.

1. Zemko Pond 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:30 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walking

2. Urbanik Pond 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:34 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 19 min of walking

3. Aunt Ruth's Turnpike 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:30 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 23 min of walking

4. Nehantic State Forest Viewpoint 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car9:09 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 9:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 102 min of walking

5. Nehantic State Forest Viewpoint Loop 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car9:11 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 9:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 103 min of walking

6. Young Preserve Viewpoint 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:34 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:32 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 23 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Young Preserve Viewpoint 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:33 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Tater Hill 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:31 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 24 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Jewett Preserve Viewpoint & Pleasant Valley Preserve Beach 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:33 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walking

10. Nickerson Hill Loop 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Head back8:19 PM
    4. At your car8:51 PM
    5. Dark8:35 PM

    Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 360 ft climb · 73 min of walking

11. Pleasant Valley Preserve Beach 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:41 PM
    2. Sunset8:05 PM
    3. Head back8:20 PM
    4. At your car8:22 PM
    5. Dark8:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:22 PM — 13 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking

12. Lyme Highest Point 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
    2. Sunset8:05 PM
    3. Head back8:20 PM
    4. At your car9:13 PM
    5. Dark8:35 PM

    Back at your car by 9:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 110 min of walking