Sunset hikes near Riverton, 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. Broad Hill Road 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 car7:39 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 7:39 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

2. Ann's Trail–Laurel Lane, 5 sights 15.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 47 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Drake Mountain 14.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car8:09 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 8:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 450 ft climb · 78 min of walking

4. Trail to Quarry Rim Viewpoint via NET/M&M Trail (white) 20.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 49 min of walking

5. NET/M&M Trail (white) Viewpoint 20.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 48 min of walking

6. Talcott Mountain State Park Viewpoint 17.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking

7. Peak Mountain–Suffield Land Conservancy Viewpoint, 5 lakes 19.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 45 min of walking

8. Suffield Land Conservancy Viewpoint–Whites Pond, 3 beaches 19.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 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 · 300 ft climb · 34 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Whites Pond–Whites Pond No 1, 3 lakes 20.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car7:40 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 7:40 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 12 min of walking

10. Reservoir Road 19.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car8:01 PM
    5. Dark7:51 PM

    Back at your car by 8:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 860 ft climb · 74 min of walking

11. Tekoa Road 19.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car8:00 PM
    5. Dark7:51 PM

    Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 870 ft climb · 72 min of walking

12. Westfield Reservoir Loop via Tekoa Road 19.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car8:04 PM
    5. Dark7:51 PM

    Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 600 ft climb · 69 min of walking

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