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. Nickerson Hill Loop 0.5 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

2. Brown Hill–Nickerson Hill, 3 summits 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car9:02 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 9:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 490 ft climb · 94 min of walking

3. Jewett Preserve Viewpoint & Pleasant Valley Preserve Beach 1.3 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

4. Pleasant Valley Preserve Beach 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:39 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:25 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking

5. Pleasant Valley Preserve Beach 1.7 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

6. Lyme Highest Point 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:38 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:24 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 10 min of walking

7. Beech Hill 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:27 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 31 min of walking

8. Nehantic State Forest Viewpoint Loop 2.7 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

9. Nehantic State Forest Viewpoint 3 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

10. Uncas Pond & Norwich Pond via Keeny Road 1.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Head back8:19 PM
    4. At your car9:16 PM
    5. Dark8:35 PM

    Back at your car by 9:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 360 ft climb · 117 min of walking

11. Keeny Road 1.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:39 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Head back8:19 PM
    4. At your car8:24 PM
    5. Dark8:35 PM

    Back at your car by 8:24 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking

12. Aunt Ruth's Turnpike 3 mi away

    Leave by 5:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Head back8:19 PM
    4. At your car10:05 PM
    5. Dark8:35 PM

    Back at your car by 10:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 410 ft climb · 215 min of walking