Sunset hikes near Kensington, 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, 4 viewpoints 3.1 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.

   2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 500 ft climb · 162 min of walking

2. Lamentation Mountain–Doctor Francis Giuffrida Park Viewpoint, 3 viewpoints 3.1 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

3. Bradley Hubbard Reservoir & Doctor Francis Giuffrida Park Viewpoint 3.1 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

4. Doctor Francis Giuffrida Park Viewpoint & Alice Fern Bruce Preserve Viewpoint 3.3 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. Alice Fern Bruce Preserve Viewpoint–Bradley Hubbard Reservoir, 3 viewpoints 3.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:27 PM
   2. Sunset8:07 PM
   3. Head back8:22 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 33 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. West Peak–City of Meriden Watershed Reserve Land Viewpoint Loop, 5 viewpoints 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

7. City of Meriden Watershed Reserve Land Viewpoint–Hubbard Park Viewpoint Loop, 3 viewpoints 5.2 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

8. Hubbard Park Viewpoint & Hallmere Reservoir 5.4 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

9. Hubbard Park Viewpoint–Merimere Reservoir, 3 lakes 5.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset8:07 PM
   3. Head back8:22 PM
   4. At your car9:10 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 9:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 750 ft climb · 110 min of walking

10. Camels Hump–Beseck Mountain, 5 summits 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car8:38 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 8:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 43 min of walking

11. Mine Island–Hubbard Park Viewpoint, 3 groves 6.9 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

12. East Peak–City of Meriden Watershed Reserve Land Viewpoint, 4 viewpoints 5.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:44 PM
    2. Sunset8:07 PM
    3. Head back8:22 PM
    4. At your car8:24 PM
    5. Dark8:38 PM

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

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking