Sunset hikes near Achenbach, ct

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 of 12 spots

Bradley Hubbard Reservoir & Doctor Francis Giuffrida Park Viewpoint 2.4 mi away

Leave by 6:23 PM
1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
2. Sunset8:07 PM
3. Head back8:22 PM
4. At your car9:39 PM
5. Dark8:38 PM
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Back at your car by 9:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 290 ft climb · 161 min of walking
Chauncey Peak–Alice Fern Bruce Preserve Viewpoint Loop, 4 viewpoints 2.5 mi away

Leave by 6:59 PM
1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
2. Sunset8:07 PM
3. Head back8:22 PM
4. At your car8:59 PM
5. Dark8:38 PM
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Back at your car by 8:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 420 ft climb · 84 min of walking
Lamentation Mountain–Doctor Francis Giuffrida Park Viewpoint, 3 viewpoints 2.7 mi away

Leave by 6:52 PM
1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
2. Sunset8:07 PM
3. Head back8:22 PM
4. At your car9:04 PM
5. Dark8:38 PM
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Back at your car by 9:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 420 ft climb · 96 min of walking
Alice Fern Bruce Preserve Viewpoint–Bradley Hubbard Reservoir, 3 viewpoints 3.1 mi away

Leave by 7:27 PM
1. Leave trailhead7:27 PM
2. Sunset8:07 PM
3. Head back8:22 PM
4. At your car8:34 PM
5. Dark8:38 PM
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Back at your car by 8:34 PM — 3 min before dark.

0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 33 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
Doctor Francis Giuffrida Park Viewpoint & Bradley Hubbard Reservoir 3.4 mi away

Leave by 6:58 PM
1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
2. Sunset8:07 PM
3. Head back8:22 PM
4. At your car9:02 PM
5. Dark8:38 PM
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Back at your car by 9:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 380 ft climb · 90 min of walking
Camels Hump & Black Pond via Black Pond Trail 1.8 mi away

Leave by 5:09 PM
1. Leave trailhead5:09 PM
2. Sunset8:06 PM
3. Head back8:21 PM
4. At your car10:51 PM
5. Dark8:37 PM
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Back at your car by 10:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

5.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1030 ft climb · 308 min of walking
Powder Hill–Beseck Mountain, 3 summits 4.8 mi away

Leave by 7:23 PM
1. Leave trailhead7:23 PM
2. Sunset8:06 PM
3. Head back8:21 PM
4. At your car8:36 PM
5. Dark8:37 PM
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Back at your car by 8:36 PM — 1 min before dark.

0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 39 min of walking
Beseck Mountain–Black Pond, 3 lakes 4.8 mi away

Leave by 7:24 PM
1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
2. Sunset8:06 PM
3. Head back8:21 PM
4. At your car8:36 PM
5. Dark8:37 PM
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Back at your car by 8:36 PM — 2 min before dark.

0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 37 min of walking
Edgewood Country Club Pond 5.2 mi away

Leave by 7:28 PM
1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
2. Sunset8:06 PM
3. Head back8:21 PM
4. At your car8:39 PM
5. Dark8:37 PM
Best color fades by ~

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

0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 36 min of walking
Sumner Brook Pond 6.2 mi away

Be there by 7:46 PM
1. Be there7:46 PM
2. Sunset8:06 PM
3. Dark8:37 PM
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Your car is right there — dark at 8:37 PM.

The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
City of Meriden Watershed Reserve Land Viewpoint–Hubbard Park Viewpoint Loop, 3 viewpoints 7.8 mi away

Leave by 6:44 PM
1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
2. Sunset8:07 PM
3. Head back8:22 PM
4. At your car9:05 PM
5. Dark8:38 PM
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Back at your car by 9:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 650 ft climb · 106 min of walking
Collins Hill & Mill Pond Loop 7.9 mi away

Leave by 7:40 PM
1. Leave trailhead7:40 PM
2. Sunset8:06 PM
3. Head back8:21 PM
4. At your car8:28 PM
5. Dark8:37 PM
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Back at your car by 8:28 PM — 9 min before dark.

0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walking

Sunset hikes near Achenbach, ct

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