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.

1. Talcott Mountain State Park Viewpoint 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:12 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:12 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking

2. Pine Cone & McLean Game Refuge Viewpoint via Broad Hill Road 5.9 mi away

   Leave by 3:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:46 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car9:48 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 9:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1040 ft climb · 327 min of walking

3. King Phillip Mountain & Talcott Mountain State Park Viewpoint 5.6 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

4. Broad Hill Road 8.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:08 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:08 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

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

   Leave by 6:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:27 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

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

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

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

   Leave by 6:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:33 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

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

   Leave by 6:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:23 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Rattlesnake Rock–Metacomet Pond, 3 sights 9.3 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

9. Peak Mountain–Suffield Land Conservancy Viewpoint, 5 lakes 13.6 mi away

   Leave by 4:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:44 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 700 ft climb · 202 min of walking

10. Rainbow Reservoir 13.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car7:17 PM
    5. Dark7:18 PM

    Back at your car by 7:17 PM — 1 min before dark.

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

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

    Leave by 5:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car7:33 PM
    5. Dark7:18 PM

    Back at your car by 7:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Ragged Mountain–Wassel Reservoir, 7 lakes 13.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:14 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car8:13 PM
    5. Dark7:18 PM

    Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 370 ft climb · 145 min of walking