Sunset hikes near Hopewell, 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. North Mulford Road 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:37 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 30 min of walking

2. Del Reeves Road 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:43 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM — 14 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Red Hill & Tom's Pond 1.6 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

4. Tom's Pond 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car9:03 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

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

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

5. Meadow Road 2.7 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. Riverfront Trail 2.7 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

7. B Lane & Meadow Lane via Great Meadow Road 2.6 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

8. Crow Point Cove–Elm Street Extension, 4 sights 3.4 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

9. Elm Street Extension & Elm Street via Meadow Lane 3.4 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

10. The Tubes 4.3 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. Buckingham Park Route 4.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:37 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car8:31 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 8:31 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walking

12. Collins Hill & Mill Pond Loop 4.6 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

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