Sunset hikes near Hampsted, 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. Broad Hill Road 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:47 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Head back8:23 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 8:25 PM — 14 min before dark.

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

2. Sweetman Mountain & Sullivan Road via North Lane Number One 9.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Head back8:23 PM
   4. At your car9:43 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 9:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 550 ft climb · 167 min of walking

3. Drake Mountain 10.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Head back8:23 PM
   4. At your car8:58 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 480 ft climb · 82 min of walking

4. Granville Reservoir & Reservoir Road 9.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Head back8:23 PM
   4. At your car8:55 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 440 ft climb · 77 min of walking

5. Winchell Reservoir 10 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Head back8:23 PM
   4. At your car9:09 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 9:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 430 ft climb · 102 min of walking

6. Pond Ledge Hill 9.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:19 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Head back8:23 PM
   4. At your car8:49 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 55 min of walking

7. Peak Mountain–Suffield Land Conservancy Viewpoint, 5 lakes 10.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Head back8:23 PM
   4. At your car8:48 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 61 min of walking

8. Suffield Land Conservancy Viewpoint–Whites Pond, 3 beaches 11.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Head back8:23 PM
   4. At your car8:43 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 390 ft climb · 50 min of walking

9. NET/M&M Trail (white) Viewpoint 12.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:11 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Head back8:23 PM
   4. At your car10:54 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 10:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.6 mi to the viewpoint · 670 ft climb · 307 min of walking

10. Talcott Mountain State Park Viewpoint 10.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:42 PM
    2. Sunset8:07 PM
    3. Head back8:22 PM
    4. At your car8:29 PM
    5. Dark8:38 PM

    Back at your car by 8:29 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking

11. Whites Pond–Whites Pond No 1, 3 lakes 11.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:35 PM
    2. Sunset8:08 PM
    3. Head back8:23 PM
    4. At your car8:30 PM
    5. Dark8:39 PM

    Back at your car by 8:30 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 19 min of walking

12. Suffield Land Conservancy Viewpoint 10.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
    2. Sunset8:07 PM
    3. Head back8:22 PM
    4. At your car9:23 PM
    5. Dark8:39 PM

    Back at your car by 9:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 290 ft climb · 119 min of walking