Sunset hikes near Hayden, 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. Windsor Locks Canal State Park Trail 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:46 PM
   2. Sunset8:07 PM
   3. Head back8:22 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM — 15 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Newberry Road 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
   2. Sunset8:07 PM
   3. Head back8:22 PM
   4. At your car9:03 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 9:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 82 min of walking

3. Cast and Blast Pond & Jose Pond 4.8 mi away

   Be there by 7:47 PM

   1. Be there7:47 PM
   2. Sunset8:07 PM
   3. Dark8:38 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:38 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Rainbow Reservoir 4.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:39 PM
   2. Sunset8:07 PM
   3. Head back8:22 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:29 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Tim Coyne Memorial 4.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
   2. Sunset8:07 PM
   3. Head back8:22 PM
   4. At your car8:50 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 55 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Charter Oak Greenway 8.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:35 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:32 PM — 6 min before dark.

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

7. Charter Oak Greenway Sunset Point & Laurel Marsh Trail 8.5 mi away

   Be there by 7:46 PM

   1. Be there7:46 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Dark8:38 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:38 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Green Road 9.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:44 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM — 15 min before dark.

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

9. Bush Hill–Buckland Pond, 3 lakes 9.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:56 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 70 min of walking

10. Cheney Rail Trail 9.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car8:39 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

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

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 36 min of walking

11. Center Spring Park Pond & Cheney Rail Trail 9.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:27 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car8:40 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 38 min of walking

12. Center Spring Park Pond & Cheney Rail Trail 9.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:38 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car8:29 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

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

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walking

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