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. Darrow Pond via Aunt Ruth's Turnpike 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:12 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:12 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walking

2. Aunt Ruth's Turnpike 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:14 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:14 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

3. Powers Lake 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:15 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:15 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

4. Beech Hill 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:35 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 62 min of walking

5. Wilson Hill 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:35 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 60 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Nehantic State Forest Viewpoint 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:25 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 45 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Nehantic State Forest Viewpoint Loop 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:27 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 48 min of walking

8. Holmes Road 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:22 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 36 min of walking

9. Rosecliff Tract 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:06 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:06 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

10. Young Preserve Viewpoint 3.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car7:29 PM
    5. Dark7:18 PM

    Back at your car by 7:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 48 min of walking

11. Young Preserve Viewpoint 3.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car7:29 PM
    5. Dark7:18 PM

    Back at your car by 7:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 49 min of walking

12. Uncas Pond & Norwich Pond via Keeny Road 4.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:34 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car7:59 PM
    5. Dark7:18 PM

    Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 320 ft climb · 110 min of walking