Sunset hikes near Litchfield, 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. West Peak–City of Meriden Watershed Reserve Land Viewpoint Loop, 5 viewpoints 26.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car7:38 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 7:38 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

2. East Peak–City of Meriden Watershed Reserve Land Viewpoint, 4 viewpoints 26.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car7:39 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 7:39 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

3. Hubbard Park Viewpoint & Hallmere Reservoir 26.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 7:44 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

4. City of Meriden Watershed Reserve Land Viewpoint–Hubbard Park Viewpoint Loop, 3 viewpoints 26.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car8:20 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 8:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Hubbard Park Viewpoint & Mirror Lake 27.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 52 min of walking

6. Hubbard Park Viewpoint 27.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 7:50 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 360 ft climb · 37 min of walking

7. Mine Island–Hubbard Park Viewpoint, 3 groves 27.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 7:44 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

8. Hubbard Park Viewpoint 27.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car7:52 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 7:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 460 ft climb · 44 min of walking

9. City of Meriden Watershed Reserve Land Viewpoint & Alligator Pond 26.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car8:20 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 8:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 550 ft climb · 100 min of walking

10. Talcott Mountain State Park Viewpoint 26.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car7:43 PM
    5. Dark7:50 PM

    Back at your car by 7:43 PM — 7 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking

11. Broad Hill Road 24.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car7:39 PM
    5. Dark7:51 PM

    Back at your car by 7:39 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

12. Porcupine Hole–Rattlesnake Rock, 6 rocks 24.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car7:54 PM
    5. Dark7:50 PM

    Back at your car by 7:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 38 min of walking