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. Bradley Hubbard Reservoir & Doctor Francis Giuffrida Park Viewpoint 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset8:07 PM
   3. Head back8:22 PM
   4. At your car9:39 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 9:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 290 ft climb · 161 min of walking

2. 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

3. Alice Fern Bruce Preserve Viewpoint & Bradley Hubbard Reservoir Loop 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset8:07 PM
   3. Head back8:22 PM
   4. At your car9:06 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 9:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 500 ft climb · 99 min of walking

4. Doctor Francis Giuffrida Park Viewpoint & Alice Fern Bruce Preserve Viewpoint 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
   2. Sunset8:07 PM
   3. Head back8:22 PM
   4. At your car9:04 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 9:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 390 ft climb · 94 min of walking

5. Lamentation Mountain–Doctor Francis Giuffrida Park Viewpoint, 3 viewpoints 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset8:07 PM
   3. Head back8:22 PM
   4. At your car9:04 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 9:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 420 ft climb · 96 min of walking

6. Camels Hump & Black Pond via Black Pond Trail 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:09 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car10:51 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 10:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1030 ft climb · 308 min of walking

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. City of Meriden Watershed Reserve Land Viewpoint–Hubbard Park Viewpoint Loop, 3 viewpoints 8.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
    2. Sunset8:07 PM
    3. Head back8:22 PM
    4. At your car9:05 PM
    5. Dark8:38 PM

    Back at your car by 9:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 650 ft climb · 106 min of walking