Sunset hikes near Torrington, 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 19 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. Pine Cone–McLean Game Refuge Viewpoint, 3 summits 19.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car8:20 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

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

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 450 ft climb · 99 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Rattlesnake Rock–Metacomet Pond, 3 sights 20.7 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

4. Talcott Mountain State Park Viewpoint 21.8 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

5. Porcupine Hole–Rattlesnake Rock, 6 rocks 20.9 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

6. Rattlesnake Mountain–Porcupine Hole, 4 lakes 20.9 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

7. Farmington Reservoir–Riddles Pond, 3 lakes 21.2 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

8. Sloper's Pond & Alligator Pond 24.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:01 PM

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

9. Ragged Mountain–City of New Britain Public Watershed Lands Viewpoint, 4 lakes 24 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 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.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 16 min of walking

10. Wassel Reservoir–Ragged Mountain Memorial Preserve Viewpoint, 6 lakes 24 mi away

    Leave by 6:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:29 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.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 59 min of walking

11. King Phillip Mountain & Talcott Mountain State Park Viewpoint 21.3 mi away

    Be there by 7:01 PM

    1. Be there7:01 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. West Peak–City of Meriden Watershed Reserve Land Viewpoint Loop, 5 viewpoints 24.4 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