AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near Old Avon Village, 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. Talcott Mountain State Park Viewpoint 1.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:42 PM
    2. Sunset8:07 PM
    3. Head back8:22 PM
    4. At your car8:29 PM
    5. Dark8:38 PM

    Back at your car by 8:29 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking

  2. Hart Meadow–Garden Wall, 5 cliffs 2.6 mi away

    Be there by 7:47 PM

    1. Be there7:47 PM
    2. Sunset8:07 PM
    3. Dark8:38 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:38 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  3. Pond Ledge Hill 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:19 PM
    2. Sunset8:08 PM
    3. Head back8:23 PM
    4. At your car8:49 PM
    5. Dark8:39 PM

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

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 55 min of walking

  4. Rattlesnake Mountain–Porcupine Hole, 4 lakes 5.9 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

  5. Farmington Reservoir–Riddles Pond, 3 lakes 5.9 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

  6. Porcupine Hole–Rattlesnake Rock, 6 rocks 6.2 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. Rattlesnake Rock–Metacomet Pond, 3 sights 7.3 mi away

    Be there by 7:47 PM

    1. Be there7:47 PM
    2. Sunset8:07 PM
    3. Dark8:38 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:38 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  8. Broad Hill Road 9.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:47 PM
    2. Sunset8:08 PM
    3. Head back8:23 PM
    4. At your car8:25 PM
    5. Dark8:39 PM

    Back at your car by 8:25 PM — 14 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  9. Peak Mountain–Suffield Land Conservancy Viewpoint, 5 lakes 11.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
    2. Sunset8:08 PM
    3. Head back8:23 PM
    4. At your car8:48 PM
    5. Dark8:39 PM

    Back at your car by 8:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 61 min of walking

  10. Crescent Lake–Shuttle Meadow Reservoir, 3 lakes 11 mi away

    Leave by 7:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
    2. Sunset8:07 PM
    3. Head back8:22 PM
    4. At your car8:57 PM
    5. Dark8:38 PM

    Back at your car by 8:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 69 min of walking

  11. Cedarcrest Preserve Viewpoint 10.4 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

  12. Cedar Mountain–Cedarcrest Preserve Viewpoint, 3 viewpoints 10.5 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

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