Sunset hikes near Bargytown, 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. Bear Hill 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:14 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:14 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walking

2. Zemko Pond 5.1 mi away

   Be there by 6:30 PM

   1. Be there6:30 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Dark7:17 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:17 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Chapel Hill & Barnes Reservoir 4.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:10 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:10 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Barnes Reservoir 4.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:06 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:06 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Deep River Reservoir 6.3 mi away

   Be there by 6:30 PM

   1. Be there6:30 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Dark7:18 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:18 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Red Cedar Lake 4.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:25 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 41 min of walking

7. Holmes Road 8.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:22 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 36 min of walking

8. Nehantic State Forest Viewpoint 8.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:25 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 45 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Nehantic State Forest Viewpoint Loop 8.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:27 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 48 min of walking

10. Beech Hill 8.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car7:35 PM
    5. Dark7:18 PM

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

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 62 min of walking

11. Young Preserve Viewpoint 8.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car7:29 PM
    5. Dark7:18 PM

    Back at your car by 7:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 48 min of walking

12. Young Preserve Viewpoint 8.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car7:29 PM
    5. Dark7:18 PM

    Back at your car by 7:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 49 min of walking