AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near Hartford, 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 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
    2. Sunset7:19 PM
    3. Head back7:34 PM
    4. At your car7:41 PM
    5. Dark7:48 PM

    Back at your car by 7:41 PM — 7 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walking

  2. Cedarcrest Preserve Viewpoint 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
    2. Sunset7:20 PM
    3. Head back7:35 PM
    4. At your car7:56 PM
    5. Dark7:48 PM

    Back at your car by 7:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

  3. Charter Oak Greenway 5.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:19 PM
    3. Head back7:34 PM
    4. At your car7:44 PM
    5. Dark7:47 PM

    Back at your car by 7:44 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 22 min of walking

  4. Charter Oak Greenway Sunset Point & Laurel Marsh Trail 6.6 mi away

    Be there by 6:59 PM

    1. Be there6:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:19 PM
    3. Dark7:47 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:47 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  5. Tom's Pond 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
    2. Sunset7:19 PM
    3. Head back7:34 PM
    4. At your car8:15 PM
    5. Dark7:47 PM

    Back at your car by 8:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 83 min of walking

  6. Keeney Cove–Tom's Pond, 3 lakes 5.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:19 PM
    3. Head back7:34 PM
    4. At your car8:51 PM
    5. Dark7:47 PM

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

    3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 153 min of walking

  7. Red Hill–Tom's Pond, 3 summits 6.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:19 PM
    3. Head back7:34 PM
    4. At your car7:53 PM
    5. Dark7:47 PM

    Back at your car by 7:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 39 min of walking

  8. Newberry Road 5.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
    2. Sunset7:19 PM
    3. Head back7:34 PM
    4. At your car8:01 PM
    5. Dark7:48 PM

    Back at your car by 8:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 54 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  9. Meadow Road 6.1 mi away

    Be there by 6:59 PM

    1. Be there6:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:19 PM
    3. Dark7:47 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:47 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  10. Riverfront Trail 6.1 mi away

    Be there by 6:59 PM

    1. Be there6:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:19 PM
    3. Dark7:47 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:47 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  11. Folly Pond–Captain John Bissell Trail, 3 sights 7.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
    2. Sunset7:19 PM
    3. Head back7:34 PM
    4. At your car8:00 PM
    5. Dark7:47 PM

    Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 52 min of walking

  12. Captain John Bissell Trail–Laurel Marsh Trail (Gravel Loop), 4 sights 7.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:19 PM
    3. Head back7:34 PM
    4. At your car7:57 PM
    5. Dark7:47 PM

    Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 45 min of walking