Sunset hikes near Pinnacle Heights Housing, 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. Crescent Lake–Shuttle Meadow Reservoir, 3 lakes 2.8 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

2. Rattlesnake Rock–Metacomet Pond, 3 sights 1.2 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. Porcupine Hole–Rattlesnake Rock, 6 rocks 1.2 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

4. Rattlesnake Mountain–Porcupine Hole, 4 lakes 1.6 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 1.8 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. West Peak–City of Meriden Watershed Reserve Land Viewpoint Loop, 5 viewpoints 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:46 PM
   2. Sunset8:07 PM
   3. Head back8:22 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM — 15 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

7. East Peak–City of Meriden Watershed Reserve Land Viewpoint, 4 viewpoints 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:44 PM
   2. Sunset8:07 PM
   3. Head back8:22 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:24 PM — 13 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

8. City of Meriden Watershed Reserve Land Viewpoint & Alligator Pond 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
   2. Sunset8:07 PM
   3. Head back8:22 PM
   4. At your car9:05 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 9:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. Hart Meadow–Garden Wall, 5 cliffs 6.3 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

10. Cedarcrest Preserve Viewpoint & Balf Nature Preserve Viewpoint 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:23 PM
    2. Sunset8:07 PM
    3. Head back8:22 PM
    4. At your car8:47 PM
    5. Dark8:38 PM

    Back at your car by 8:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 49 min of walking

11. Sloper's Pond & Alligator Pond 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:46 PM
    2. Sunset8:07 PM
    3. Head back8:22 PM
    4. At your car8:23 PM
    5. Dark8:38 PM

    Back at your car by 8:23 PM — 15 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

12. City of Meriden Watershed Reserve Land Viewpoint–Hubbard Park Viewpoint Loop, 3 viewpoints 7.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
    2. Sunset8:07 PM
    3. Head back8:22 PM
    4. At your car9:05 PM
    5. Dark8:38 PM

    Back at your car by 9:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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