Sunset hikes near Cedar Lake, 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. Parmelee Road 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:29 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car8:03 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 370 ft climb · 119 min of walking

2. Butter Jones Road 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:11 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:11 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

3. Tower Hill Lake & Butter Jones Road via Spuce Ledge Road 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:36 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 59 min of walking

4. Horse Hill Woods Open Space Viewpoint 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:02 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

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

   3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 184 min of walking

5. Star Lake & Tower Hill Road via Spuce Ledge Road 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:41 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 68 min of walking

6. Spuce Ledge Road 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:11 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:11 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking

7. Tower Hill Road 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:31 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 115 min of walking

8. Messerschmidt Pond–Tower Hill Lake, 3 lakes 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 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 · 110 ft climb · 132 min of walking

9. Kelsey Town Road 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:33 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car8:03 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 115 min of walking

10. Shailer Pond via Pine Ledge Road 1.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:36 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

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

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 65 min of walking

11. Pratt Read Reservoir via Pine Ledge Road 1.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:45 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:50 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

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

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 90 min of walking

12. Pine Ledge Road 2 mi away

    Leave by 5:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:36 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

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

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 360 ft climb · 67 min of walking