Sunset hikes near New Haven, 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. Beacon Hill & Beacon Hill Preserve Viewpoint 5.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 7:42 PM — 7 min before dark.

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

2. Talmage Pond 6.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:01 PM

   1. Be there7:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Dark7:49 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:49 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Sleeping Giant State Park Viewpoint Loop 8.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Mount Carmel & Sleeping Giant State Park Viewpoint via red arrows 8.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 8:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Sleeping Giant State Park Viewpoint 8.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 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.

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

6. Sleeping Giant State Park Viewpoint via red arrows 8.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Sleeping Giant State Park Viewpoint 8.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 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.

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

8. Sleeping Giant State Park Viewpoint & Fergusons Pond 8.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car8:45 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. Sleeping Giant State Park Viewpoint Loop 8.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 7:49 PM — 1 min before dark.

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

10. Blue/Violet Trail Link Viewpoint & Fergusons Pond 9.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car8:03 PM
    5. Dark7:50 PM

    Back at your car by 8:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. Limewood Beach 9.5 mi away

    Be there by 7:01 PM

    1. Be there7:01 PM
    2. Sunset7:21 PM
    3. Dark7:49 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:49 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Intermittent Cascade & Sleeping Giant State Park Viewpoint via red arrows 8.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car8:17 PM
    5. Dark7:50 PM

    Back at your car by 8:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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