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. Camels Hump & Black Pond via Black Pond Trail 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 3:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:54 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car9:37 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 9:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1030 ft climb · 308 min of walking

2. Chauncey Peak–Alice Fern Bruce Preserve Viewpoint Loop, 4 viewpoints 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:15 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car8:15 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 530 ft climb · 146 min of walking

3. Alice Fern Bruce Preserve Viewpoint & Bradley Hubbard Reservoir Loop 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:37 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 500 ft climb · 99 min of walking

4. Lamentation Mountain–Doctor Francis Giuffrida Park Viewpoint, 3 viewpoints 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:34 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 420 ft climb · 104 min of walking

5. Doctor Francis Giuffrida Park Viewpoint & Bradley Hubbard Reservoir 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:43 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:47 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 380 ft climb · 90 min of walking

6. Spruce Brook Road Pond South 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:19 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:19 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 27 min of walking

7. Powder Hill–Beseck Mountain, 3 summits 4.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:22 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

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

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 39 min of walking

8. Beseck Mountain–Black Pond, 3 lakes 4.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:21 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 37 min of walking

9. Edgewood Country Club Pond 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:18 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:18 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking

10. City of Meriden Watershed Reserve Land Viewpoint–Hubbard Park Viewpoint Loop, 3 viewpoints 7.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:29 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:50 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 7:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 650 ft climb · 106 min of walking

11. Collins Hill & Mill Pond Loop 7.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:18 PM
    5. Dark7:19 PM

    Back at your car by 7:18 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 24 min of walking

12. Old Viewpoint 7.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:36 PM
    5. Dark7:19 PM

    Back at your car by 7:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 390 ft climb · 70 min of walking