Sunset hikes near Long Hill, 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. Sleeping Giant State Park Viewpoint Loop 25.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

   Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 410 ft climb · 63 min of walking

2. Beacon Hill & Beacon Hill Preserve Viewpoint 25.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car7:41 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

   Back at your car by 7:41 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 14 min of walking

3. Mount Carmel & Sleeping Giant State Park Viewpoint via red arrows 25.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car8:09 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

   Back at your car by 8:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 590 ft climb · 83 min of walking

4. Sleeping Giant State Park Viewpoint via red arrows 25 mi away

   Leave by 6:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

   Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 570 ft climb · 103 min of walking

5. Sleeping Giant State Park Viewpoint 25.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car7:48 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

   Back at your car by 7:48 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 380 ft climb · 39 min of walking

6. Sleeping Giant State Park Viewpoint 25.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car7:55 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

   Back at your car by 7:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 46 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Sleeping Giant State Park Viewpoint & Fergusons Pond 25.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car8:44 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

   Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 550 ft climb · 146 min of walking

8. Sleeping Giant State Park Viewpoint Loop 24.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car7:48 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

   Back at your car by 7:48 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 430 ft climb · 39 min of walking

9. Blue/Violet Trail Link Viewpoint & Fergusons Pond 25.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

   Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 47 min of walking

10. Intermittent Cascade & Sleeping Giant State Park Viewpoint via red arrows 25.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:20 PM
    3. Head back7:35 PM
    4. At your car8:15 PM
    5. Dark7:48 PM

    Back at your car by 8:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 66 min of walking

11. Talmage Pond 26.4 mi away

    Be there by 7:00 PM

    1. Be there7:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:20 PM
    3. Dark7:48 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:48 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Sleeping Giant State Park Viewpoint 26.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:20 PM
    3. Head back7:35 PM
    4. At your car7:51 PM
    5. Dark7:48 PM

    Back at your car by 7:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 38 min of walking