AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near Rainbow, 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.

6 of 12 spots
  1. Rainbow Reservoir 0.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:39 PM
    2. Sunset8:07 PM
    3. Head back8:22 PM
    4. At your car8:29 PM
    5. Dark8:38 PM

    Back at your car by 8:29 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  2. Tim Coyne Memorial 0.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
    2. Sunset8:07 PM
    3. Head back8:22 PM
    4. At your car8:50 PM
    5. Dark8:38 PM

    Back at your car by 8:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 55 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  3. Peak Mountain–Suffield Land Conservancy Viewpoint, 5 lakes 3.9 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

  4. Whites Pond–Whites Pond No 1, 3 lakes 5.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:35 PM
    2. Sunset8:08 PM
    3. Head back8:23 PM
    4. At your car8:30 PM
    5. Dark8:39 PM

    Back at your car by 8:30 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 19 min of walking

  5. Trail to Quarry Rim Viewpoint via NET/M&M Trail (white) 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:40 PM
    2. Sunset8:08 PM
    3. Head back8:23 PM
    4. At your car8:28 PM
    5. Dark8:39 PM

    Back at your car by 8:28 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 14 min of walking

  6. Windsor Locks Canal State Park Trail 4.6 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 walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  7. Cast and Blast Pond & Jose Pond 9.6 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

  8. Talcott Mountain State Park Viewpoint 9.6 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

  9. Newberry Road 7.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:44 PM
    2. Sunset8:07 PM
    3. Head back8:22 PM
    4. At your car8:25 PM
    5. Dark8:38 PM

    Back at your car by 8:25 PM — 13 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  10. Bark Haul Road & West Road 10.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
    2. Sunset8:07 PM
    3. Head back8:22 PM
    4. At your car8:52 PM
    5. Dark8:38 PM

    Back at your car by 8:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  11. Charter Oak Greenway 12 mi away

    Leave by 7:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:35 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car8:32 PM
    5. Dark8:38 PM

    Back at your car by 8:32 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 22 min of walking

  12. Charter Oak Greenway Sunset Point & Laurel Marsh Trail 12.3 mi away

    Be there by 7:46 PM

    1. Be there7:46 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Dark8:38 PM

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

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

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