Sunset hikes near New Preston, 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. East Peak–City of Meriden Watershed Reserve Land Viewpoint, 4 viewpoints 35.7 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

2. Hubbard Park Viewpoint & Hallmere Reservoir 35.7 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

3. West Peak–City of Meriden Watershed Reserve Land Viewpoint Loop, 5 viewpoints 35.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:01 PM

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

4. Hubbard Park Viewpoint & Mirror Lake 36 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

5. Hubbard Park Viewpoint 36 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

6. Mine Island–Hubbard Park Viewpoint, 3 groves 36 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

7. Hubbard Park Viewpoint 36.1 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

8. Sleeping Giant State Park Viewpoint Loop 35.7 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

9. Mount Carmel & Sleeping Giant State Park Viewpoint via red arrows 35.9 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

10. Sleeping Giant State Park Viewpoint 35.7 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

11. Sleeping Giant State Park Viewpoint 36.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car7:57 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

12. Sleeping Giant State Park Viewpoint Loop 35.8 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

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