AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near Newington, 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.

3 of 12 spots
  1. Cedar Mountain–Cedarcrest Preserve Viewpoint, 3 viewpoints 0.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:39 PM
    2. Sunset8:07 PM
    3. Head back8:22 PM
    4. At your car8:28 PM
    5. Dark8:38 PM

    Back at your car by 8:28 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walking

  2. Cedarcrest Preserve Viewpoint 1 mi away

    Leave by 7:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:19 PM
    2. Sunset8:07 PM
    3. Head back8:22 PM
    4. At your car8:43 PM
    5. Dark8:38 PM

    Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 50 min of walking

  3. Bradley Hubbard Reservoir & Doctor Francis Giuffrida Park Viewpoint 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
    2. Sunset8:07 PM
    3. Head back8:22 PM
    4. At your car9:39 PM
    5. Dark8:38 PM

    Back at your car by 9:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 290 ft climb · 161 min of walking

  4. Tom's Pond & Riverfront Trail 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car9:40 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 9:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 157 min of walking

  5. Rattlesnake Mountain–Porcupine Hole, 4 lakes 6.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
    2. Sunset8:07 PM
    3. Head back8:22 PM
    4. At your car8:49 PM
    5. Dark8:38 PM

    Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 58 min of walking

  6. Porcupine Hole–Rattlesnake Rock, 6 rocks 6.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
    2. Sunset8:07 PM
    3. Head back8:22 PM
    4. At your car8:40 PM
    5. Dark8:38 PM

    Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

  7. Farmington Reservoir–Riddles Pond, 3 lakes 6.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:26 PM
    2. Sunset8:07 PM
    3. Head back8:22 PM
    4. At your car8:44 PM
    5. Dark8:38 PM

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

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 43 min of walking

  8. Red Hill–Tom's Pond, 3 summits 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:39 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car8:27 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 8:27 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  9. Keeney Cove–Tom's Pond, 3 lakes 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car9:38 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 9:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 153 min of walking

  10. Meadow Road 6.9 mi away

    Be there by 7:46 PM

    1. Be there7:46 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Dark8:37 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:37 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  11. Riverfront Trail 6.9 mi away

    Be there by 7:46 PM

    1. Be there7:46 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Dark8:37 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:37 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  12. Elm Street Extension & Elm Street via Meadow Lane 5.5 mi away

    Be there by 7:46 PM

    1. Be there7:46 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Dark8:37 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:37 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead