Sunset hikes near Wallingford, 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. Mount Carmel–Sleeping Giant State Park Viewpoint, 3 summits 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
   2. Sunset8:07 PM
   3. Head back8:22 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:37 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 550 ft climb · 47 min of walking

2. Sleeping Giant State Park Viewpoint & Fergusons Pond 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset8:07 PM
   3. Head back8:22 PM
   4. At your car9:21 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 9:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 520 ft climb · 130 min of walking

3. Spruce Glen Falls & Orchard And Spruce Glen Viewpoint 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
   2. Sunset8:07 PM
   3. Head back8:22 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:36 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 28 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Sleeping Giant State Park Viewpoint 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
   2. Sunset8:07 PM
   3. Head back8:22 PM
   4. At your car9:06 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 9:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 360 ft climb · 96 min of walking

5. Sleeping Giant State Park Viewpoint & Fergusons Pond via red arrows 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:30 PM
   2. Sunset8:07 PM
   3. Head back8:22 PM
   4. At your car8:41 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 36 min of walking

6. Sleeping Giant State Park Viewpoint & Fergusons Pond 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset8:07 PM
   3. Head back8:22 PM
   4. At your car9:09 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 9:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 470 ft climb · 106 min of walking

7. Blue/Violet Trail Link Viewpoint & Fergusons Pond 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
   2. Sunset8:07 PM
   3. Head back8:22 PM
   4. At your car8:44 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 40 min of walking

8. Sleeping Giant State Park Viewpoint 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
   2. Sunset8:07 PM
   3. Head back8:22 PM
   4. At your car9:10 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 9:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 400 ft climb · 106 min of walking

9. Tamarac Swamp Road 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:48 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 53 min of walking

10. Tyler Mill Road 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:43 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car8:24 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 8:24 PM — 13 min before dark.

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

11. Moss Rock via Tyler Mill Road 3 mi away

    Leave by 7:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car8:52 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

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

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 63 min of walking

12. Intermittent Cascade & Blue/Violet Trail Link Viewpoint 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
    2. Sunset8:07 PM
    3. Head back8:22 PM
    4. At your car9:13 PM
    5. Dark8:38 PM

    Back at your car by 9:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 620 ft climb · 119 min of walking