Sunset hikes near West Simsbury, 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. Pine Cone & McLean Game Refuge Viewpoint via Broad Hill Road 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 3:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:46 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car9:48 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 9:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1040 ft climb · 327 min of walking

2. Talcott Mountain State Park Viewpoint 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:12 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:12 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking

3. Broad Hill Road 5 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:08 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:08 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

4. King Phillip Mountain & Talcott Mountain State Park Viewpoint 4.9 mi away

   Be there by 6:30 PM

   1. Be there6:30 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Dark7:18 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:18 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Peak Mountain–Suffield Land Conservancy Viewpoint, 5 lakes 9.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:23 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Suffield Land Conservancy Viewpoint–Whites Pond, 3 beaches 10.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:44 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 770 ft climb · 199 min of walking

7. Suffield Land Conservancy Viewpoint 10.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:31 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car8:06 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

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

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 290 ft climb · 119 min of walking

8. Trail to Quarry Rim Viewpoint via NET/M&M Trail (white) 13 mi away

   Leave by 6:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:27 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. NET/M&M Trail (white) Viewpoint 13 mi away

   Leave by 6:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:27 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. Farmington Reservoir–Riddles Pond, 3 lakes 10.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car7:27 PM
    5. Dark7:18 PM

    Back at your car by 7:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. Rattlesnake Mountain–Porcupine Hole, 4 lakes 10.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car7:33 PM
    5. Dark7:18 PM

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

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

12. Porcupine Hole–Rattlesnake Rock, 6 rocks 11 mi away

    Leave by 6:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car7:23 PM
    5. Dark7:18 PM

    Back at your car by 7:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 38 min of walking