Sunset hikes

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. New England Viewpoint & New England Trail 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:13 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car11:42 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 11:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.9 mi to the viewpoint · 730 ft climb · 413 min of walking

2. Nineveh Falls & Lake Hammonasset 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:36 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 33 min of walking

3. Lake Hammonasset–Chatfield Hollow State Park Beach, 4 lakes 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:35 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:35 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 32 min of walking

4. New England Trail & Whitney Road 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:35 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:31 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 21 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Upper Guilford Lake–Gracie, 4 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 4:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:20 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car11:34 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 11:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.6 mi to the viewpoint · 740 ft climb · 399 min of walking

6. Neck River Uplands Viewpoint 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:45 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 48 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. White Cross Viewpoint–Upper Guilford Lake, 3 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 36 min of walking

8. Lower Guilford Lake–Upper Guilford Lake, 3 lakes 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car9:22 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 9:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 116 min of walking

9. Meyerhuber Pond–Upper Guilford Lake, 5 lakes 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:56 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 76 min of walking

10. Broomstick Ledges–Upper Guilford Lake, 3 cliffs 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car8:55 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 8:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 72 min of walking

11. Coan Pond Viewpoint–Upper Guilford Lake, 3 sights 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car8:54 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 8:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 71 min of walking

12. County Road–Goat Hill Road, 3 sights 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car9:24 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 9:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 128 min of walking