Sunset hikes near East Haven, 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. Lidyhites Hill–Lake Saltonstall, 3 sights 0.6 mi away

   Be there by 7:46 PM

   1. Be there7:46 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Dark8:37 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:37 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Beacon Hill & Beacon Hill Preserve Viewpoint 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:38 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:27 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 14 min of walking

3. Talmage Pond 2 mi away

   Leave by 7:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:30 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:36 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 31 min of walking

4. Limewood Beach 5 mi away

   Be there by 7:46 PM

   1. Be there7:46 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Dark8:37 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:37 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Chet's Pond & Limewood Beach 5 mi away

   Be there by 7:46 PM

   1. Be there7:46 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Dark8:37 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:37 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Lake Gaillard–Tommys Viewpoint, 3 sights 9 mi away

   Leave by 7:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:34 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:30 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 21 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Tommys Viewpoint–Lane Pond Loop, 4 lakes 9 mi away

   Leave by 7:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:48 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 61 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Tommys Path 9.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:42 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:25 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Reeds Gap Road East 9.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:51 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 66 min of walking

10. Mount Carmel–Sleeping Giant State Park Viewpoint, 3 summits 10.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
    2. Sunset8:07 PM
    3. Head back8:22 PM
    4. At your car8:37 PM
    5. Dark8:38 PM

    Back at your car by 8:37 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 550 ft climb · 47 min of walking

11. Sleeping Giant State Park Viewpoint 10.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
    2. Sunset8:07 PM
    3. Head back8:22 PM
    4. At your car8:34 PM
    5. Dark8:38 PM

    Back at your car by 8:34 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 470 ft climb · 39 min of walking

12. Sleeping Giant State Park Viewpoint Loop 10.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
    2. Sunset8:07 PM
    3. Head back8:22 PM
    4. At your car8:49 PM
    5. Dark8:38 PM

    Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 440 ft climb · 64 min of walking

Show longer hikes too