AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near Canton, 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.

3 of 12 spots
  1. Talcott Mountain State Park Viewpoint 6.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:13 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 7:13 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking

  2. King Phillip Mountain & Talcott Mountain State Park Viewpoint 5.6 mi away

    Be there by 6:32 PM

    1. Be there6:32 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Dark7:20 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:20 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  3. Broad Hill Road 8.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:31 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 · 3 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  4. Farmington Reservoir–Riddles Pond, 3 lakes 8.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:11 PM

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

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

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 43 min of walking

  5. Rattlesnake Mountain–Porcupine Hole, 4 lakes 8.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:34 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 7:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 58 min of walking

  6. Porcupine Hole–Rattlesnake Rock, 6 rocks 9.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:25 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

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

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 38 min of walking

  7. Rattlesnake Rock–Metacomet Pond, 3 sights 9.3 mi away

    Be there by 6:32 PM

    1. Be there6:32 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Dark7:20 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:20 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  8. Rainbow Reservoir 13.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:19 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 7:19 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  9. Wassel Reservoir–Ragged Mountain Memorial Preserve Viewpoint, 6 lakes 13.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:34 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 7:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 59 min of walking

  10. East Peak–City of Meriden Watershed Reserve Land Viewpoint, 4 viewpoints 16.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:10 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

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

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

  11. West Peak–City of Meriden Watershed Reserve Land Viewpoint Loop, 5 viewpoints 16.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:08 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 7:08 PM — 12 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

  12. Trail to Quarry Rim Viewpoint via NET/M&M Trail (white) 17.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:29 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

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

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 49 min of walking

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