Sunset hikes near Thomaston, 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. Hubbard Park Viewpoint 17.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 8:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 430 ft climb · 82 min of walking

2. Hubbard Park Viewpoint 17.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 440 ft climb · 82 min of walking

3. Hubbard Park Viewpoint 17.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 530 ft climb · 89 min of walking

4. East Peak & Hubbard Park Viewpoint 17.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 8:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 430 ft climb · 82 min of walking

5. West Peak–City of Meriden Watershed Reserve Land Viewpoint Loop, 5 viewpoints 17.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car7:38 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 7:38 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

6. City of Meriden Watershed Reserve Land Viewpoint & Alligator Pond 17.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car8:20 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 8:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Porcupine Hole–Rattlesnake Rock, 6 rocks 16.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 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 · 110 ft climb · 38 min of walking

8. Rattlesnake Mountain–Porcupine Hole, 4 lakes 16.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

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

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

9. Farmington Reservoir–Riddles Pond, 3 lakes 17 mi away

   Leave by 6:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:41 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.

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

10. Sloper's Pond & Alligator Pond 17 mi away

    Leave by 7:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car7:37 PM
    5. Dark7:50 PM

    Back at your car by 7:37 PM — 13 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

11. Rattlesnake Rock–Metacomet Pond, 3 sights 16.3 mi away

    Be there by 7:02 PM

    1. Be there7:02 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Dark7:50 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:50 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Ragged Mountain–Ragged Mountain Memorial Preserve Viewpoint, 5 viewpoints 16.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car8:35 PM
    5. Dark7:50 PM

    Back at your car by 8:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 120 min of walking