AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near Griswoldville, 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. Cedar Mountain–Cedarcrest Preserve Viewpoint, 3 viewpoints 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:39 PM
    2. Sunset8:07 PM
    3. Head back8:22 PM
    4. At your car8:28 PM
    5. Dark8:38 PM

    Back at your car by 8:28 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walking

  2. Cedarcrest Preserve Viewpoint 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:19 PM
    2. Sunset8:07 PM
    3. Head back8:22 PM
    4. At your car8:43 PM
    5. Dark8:38 PM

    Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 50 min of walking

  3. Tom's Pond & Riverfront Trail 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car9:40 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 9:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 157 min of walking

  4. Red Hill–Tom's Pond, 3 summits 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:39 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.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  5. Keeney Cove–Tom's Pond, 3 lakes 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car9:38 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 9:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 153 min of walking

  6. Meadow Road 3.2 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

  7. Riverfront Trail 3.2 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

  8. Elm Street Extension & Elm Street via Meadow Lane 1.9 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

  9. Crow Point Cove–Elm Street Extension, 4 sights 2.1 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

  10. Rocky Hill & Quarry Park Viewpoint 2.1 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

  11. B Lane & Meadow Lane via Great Meadow Road 2.1 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

  12. Charter Oak Greenway 6.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car9:05 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 9:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 86 min of walking