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. Mountain Laurel Way 0 mi away

   Be there by 7:44 PM

   1. Be there7:44 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Dark8:34 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:34 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Bluff Point State Park Beach & Groton Beach via G&S Trolley Trail 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:42 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:19 PM — 15 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Bushy Point Beach–Bluff Point State Park Beach, 4 beaches 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:40 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:21 PM — 13 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

4. Wilson Hill 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:50 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Rosecliff Tract 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:42 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:21 PM — 14 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

6. Vinegar Hill–Dinosaur Tracks, 3 sights 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:38 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:24 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

7. Ledyard Oak Site–Little Pond, 4 lakes 5.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:43 PM

   1. Be there7:43 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Dark8:34 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:34 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Powers Lake 8.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:27 PM

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

   Back at your car by 8:35 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 33 min of walking

9. Beech Hill 9.4 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

10. Nehantic State Forest Viewpoint 9.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:26 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Head back8:19 PM
    4. At your car8:35 PM
    5. Dark8:35 PM

    Back at your car by 8:35 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 33 min of walking

11. Aunt Ruth's Turnpike 8 mi away

    Leave by 7:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Head back8:19 PM
    4. At your car8:30 PM
    5. Dark8:35 PM

    Back at your car by 8:30 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 23 min of walking

12. Bluff Point–Bluff Point State Park Beach, 4 beaches 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:40 PM
    2. Sunset8:03 PM
    3. Head back8:18 PM
    4. At your car8:22 PM
    5. Dark8:34 PM

    Back at your car by 8:22 PM — 12 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

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