Sunset hikes near Highland Estates, 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. Chauncey Peak–Alice Fern Bruce Preserve Viewpoint Loop, 4 viewpoints 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
   2. Sunset8:07 PM
   3. Head back8:22 PM
   4. At your car8:59 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 420 ft climb · 84 min of walking

2. Powder Hill–Beseck Mountain, 3 summits 5.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:23 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:36 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 39 min of walking

3. Beseck Mountain–Black Pond, 3 lakes 5.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:36 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 37 min of walking

4. Edgewood Country Club Pond 4.6 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

5. Sumner Brook Pond 6.4 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

6. Collins Hill & Mill Pond Loop 7.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:40 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walking

7. Hubbard Park Viewpoint & Hallmere Reservoir 8.4 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 — 9 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

8. West Peak–City of Meriden Watershed Reserve Land Viewpoint Loop, 5 viewpoints 8.5 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 walking

9. Old Viewpoint 8.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:51 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 390 ft climb · 70 min of walking

10. Cockaponset State Forest Viewpoint & YMCA Pond 8.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:43 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car8:24 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 8:24 PM — 13 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Old Viewpoint 8.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:19 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 · 290 ft climb · 46 min of walking

12. Mine Island–Hubbard Park Viewpoint, 3 groves 9.2 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 — 9 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

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