AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near Haddam, 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.

6 of 12 spots
  1. Pattaconk Reservoir–Filley Road, 3 sights 2.1 mi away

    Be there by 7:45 PM

    1. Be there7:45 PM
    2. Sunset8:05 PM
    3. Dark8:36 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:36 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  2. Buckle Shop Pond–Gulf Quarry Road, 3 sights 0.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
    2. Sunset8:05 PM
    3. Head back8:20 PM
    4. At your car8:39 PM
    5. Dark8:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 43 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  3. Long Hill 1.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
    2. Sunset8:05 PM
    3. Head back8:20 PM
    4. At your car8:41 PM
    5. Dark8:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 400 ft climb · 53 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  4. Sunrise State Park Beach via Pine Brook Road 1.9 mi away

    Be there by 7:45 PM

    1. Be there7:45 PM
    2. Sunset8:05 PM
    3. Dark8:36 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:36 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  5. White Mountain–Hurd State Park Viewpoint Loop, 3 summits 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:35 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car8:34 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

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

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 24 min of walking

  6. Carlson Pond & Furnace 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:30 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car8:33 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 8:33 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 28 min of walking

  7. Split Rock–Hurd State Park Viewpoint, 3 summits 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car8:35 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 8:35 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 29 min of walking

  8. Waterhouse Pond & Beaver Ledges Preserve Viewpoint 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:19 PM
    2. Sunset8:05 PM
    3. Head back8:20 PM
    4. At your car8:44 PM
    5. Dark8:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 50 min of walking

  9. Deuses Pond 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
    2. Sunset8:05 PM
    3. Head back8:20 PM
    4. At your car8:36 PM
    5. Dark8:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:36 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 36 min of walking

  10. Buckle Shop Pond & Gulf Quarry Road 1 mi away

    Leave by 7:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:27 PM
    2. Sunset8:05 PM
    3. Head back8:20 PM
    4. At your car8:34 PM
    5. Dark8:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:34 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 32 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  11. Montes Pond–Field View, 7 sights 5.1 mi away

    Be there by 7:45 PM

    1. Be there7:45 PM
    2. Sunset8:05 PM
    3. Dark8:36 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:36 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  12. Lunch Lady Land–Noises, 5 sights 5.6 mi away

    Be there by 7:45 PM

    1. Be there7:45 PM
    2. Sunset8:05 PM
    3. Dark8:36 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:36 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead