Sunset hikes near Union, 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. Sessions Meadow Marsh & Stickney Road 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:33 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 60 min of walking

2. Stickney Road 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 47 min of walking

3. Hamilton Reservoir & Stickney Road 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:18 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:18 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 26 min of walking

4. Wells Brook Dam & Stickney Road 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:31 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 58 min of walking

5. Meyers Pond & Breakneck Pond via Hatchet Road 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:19 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:19 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 25 min of walking

6. Cat Rocks–Breakneck Pond, 7 lakes 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:11 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:11 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 13 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Breakneck Pond–Bigelow Pond, 6 lakes 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:11 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:11 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 13 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Lower Breakneck Hill Road 2 mi away

   Leave by 5:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:36 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 67 min of walking

9. Bigelow Hollow Park Trail & Breakneck Hill Road 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:12 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:12 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 12 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Bigelow Pond–Bigelow Hollow Park Trail, 3 sights 2.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:26 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car8:06 PM
    5. Dark7:19 PM

    Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 125 min of walking

11. Mashapaug Pond–Bigelow Pond, 4 sights 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:37 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:55 PM
    5. Dark7:19 PM

    Back at your car by 7:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 103 min of walking

12. Snow Hill–Buchner Road, 3 sights 3.6 mi away

    Be there by 6:31 PM

    1. Be there6:31 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Dark7:19 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:19 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead