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. Jewett Preserve Viewpoint 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car9:11 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

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

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 105 min of walking

2. Lyme Highest Point 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car9:42 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 9:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 570 ft climb · 173 min of walking

3. Pleasant Valley Preserve Beach 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:54 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

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

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 76 min of walking

4. Jacobs Peak–Chalkers Millpond, 3 lakes 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car9:21 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 9:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 122 min of walking

5. The Preserve Viewpoint–Lake Rockview, 5 lakes 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car9:26 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 9:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 134 min of walking

6. Lake Rockview–Crystal Lake, 3 lakes 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car9:13 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

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

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 105 min of walking

7. Ingham Ponds Loop 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:38 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 35 min of walking

8. Prospect Hill & Lower Ingham Pond 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:42 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 46 min of walking

9. Pratt Read Reservoir via Pine Ledge Road 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car9:04 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 9:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 93 min of walking

10. Shailer Pond via Pine Ledge Road 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
    2. Sunset8:05 PM
    3. Head back8:20 PM
    4. At your car8:46 PM
    5. Dark8:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 61 min of walking

11. Cranberry Pond & Hoop Pole Hill Road via Pine Ledge Road 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
    2. Sunset8:05 PM
    3. Head back8:20 PM
    4. At your car8:48 PM
    5. Dark8:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 64 min of walking

12. Pine Ledge Road 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
    2. Sunset8:05 PM
    3. Head back8:20 PM
    4. At your car8:47 PM
    5. Dark8:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 62 min of walking