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. Mill Site Path via Air Line State Park Trail - Colchester Spur 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:12 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:12 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking

2. Post Hill & Grayville Falls via Air Line State Park Trail 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 3:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car10:08 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 10:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.2 mi to the viewpoint · 460 ft climb · 370 min of walking

3. Ahlbert Pond via Air Line State Park Trail 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:11 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:11 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Air Line State Park Trail 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:09 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:09 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Salmon River Trail 3 mi away

   Leave by 4:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:52 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car8:39 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 460 ft climb · 192 min of walking

6. Grayville Falls & Wells Woods Road via Air Line State Park Trail 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:39 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car8:52 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.3 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 218 min of walking

7. Williams Pond via Air Line State Park Trail 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:21 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 138 min of walking

8. Day Pond–Day Pond State Park Beach, 5 sights 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 4:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:52 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car8:43 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 196 min of walking

9. Day Pond State Park Beach–Air Line State Park Trail, 4 sights 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 4:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:51 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car8:45 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

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

   3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 198 min of walking

10. Grayville Road & Judd Brook Trail 1.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:35 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

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

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 51 min of walking

11. Jones Street Pond via Grayville Road 0.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:27 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

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

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 44 min of walking

12. Old Willimantic Turnpike Loop 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:11 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 7:11 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint