Sunset hikes near New Britain, 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. Wassel Reservoir–Ragged Mountain Memorial Preserve Viewpoint, 6 lakes 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:34 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 59 min of walking

2. Ragged Mountain–Ragged Mountain Memorial Preserve Viewpoint, 5 viewpoints 3 mi away

   Leave by 5:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:30 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 120 min of walking

3. West Peak–City of Meriden Watershed Reserve Land Viewpoint Loop, 5 viewpoints 5.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:08 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:08 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

4. East Peak–City of Meriden Watershed Reserve Land Viewpoint, 4 viewpoints 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:10 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:10 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

5. City of Meriden Watershed Reserve Land Viewpoint–Hubbard Park Viewpoint Loop, 3 viewpoints 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:29 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Hubbard Park Viewpoint & Hallmere Reservoir 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:14 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:14 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

7. City of Meriden Watershed Reserve Land Viewpoint & Alligator Pond 5.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:35 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

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

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

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

   Leave by 5:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:34 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 420 ft climb · 104 min of walking

9. Chauncey Peak–Alice Fern Bruce Preserve Viewpoint Loop, 4 viewpoints 5.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:15 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car8:15 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

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

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 530 ft climb · 146 min of walking

10. Alice Fern Bruce Preserve Viewpoint & Bradley Hubbard Reservoir Loop 5.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:37 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:51 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

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

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

11. Doctor Francis Giuffrida Park Viewpoint & Bradley Hubbard Reservoir 6.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:43 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:47 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 7:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 380 ft climb · 90 min of walking

12. Porcupine Hole–Rattlesnake Rock, 6 rocks 4.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:25 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 7:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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