AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

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.

3 of 12 spots
  1. Talcott Mountain State Park Viewpoint 5.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:42 PM
    2. Sunset8:07 PM
    3. Head back8:22 PM
    4. At your car8:29 PM
    5. Dark8:38 PM

    Back at your car by 8:29 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking

  2. Broad Hill Road 5 mi away

    Leave by 7:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:47 PM
    2. Sunset8:08 PM
    3. Head back8:23 PM
    4. At your car8:25 PM
    5. Dark8:39 PM

    Back at your car by 8:25 PM — 14 min before dark.

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

  3. Pond Ledge Hill 4.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:19 PM
    2. Sunset8:08 PM
    3. Head back8:23 PM
    4. At your car8:49 PM
    5. Dark8:39 PM

    Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 55 min of walking

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

    Leave by 7:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
    2. Sunset8:08 PM
    3. Head back8:23 PM
    4. At your car8:48 PM
    5. Dark8:39 PM

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

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 61 min of walking

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

    Leave by 6:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
    2. Sunset8:07 PM
    3. Head back8:22 PM
    4. At your car9:47 PM
    5. Dark8:39 PM

    Back at your car by 9:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 720 ft climb · 183 min of walking

  6. Suffield Land Conservancy Viewpoint 10.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
    2. Sunset8:07 PM
    3. Head back8:22 PM
    4. At your car9:23 PM
    5. Dark8:39 PM

    Back at your car by 9:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

  7. Hart Meadow–Garden Wall, 5 cliffs 7.3 mi away

    Be there by 7:47 PM

    1. Be there7:47 PM
    2. Sunset8:07 PM
    3. Dark8:38 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:38 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

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

    Leave by 5:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:11 PM
    2. Sunset8:08 PM
    3. Head back8:23 PM
    4. At your car10:54 PM
    5. Dark8:39 PM

    Back at your car by 10:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.6 mi to the viewpoint · 670 ft climb · 307 min of walking

  9. Whites Pond–Whites Pond No 1, 3 lakes 12.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:35 PM
    2. Sunset8:08 PM
    3. Head back8:23 PM
    4. At your car8:30 PM
    5. Dark8:39 PM

    Back at your car by 8:30 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 19 min of walking

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

    Leave by 7:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:40 PM
    2. Sunset8:08 PM
    3. Head back8:23 PM
    4. At your car8:28 PM
    5. Dark8:39 PM

    Back at your car by 8:28 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 14 min of walking

  11. Rattlesnake Rock–Metacomet Pond, 3 sights 11.9 mi away

    Be there by 7:47 PM

    1. Be there7:47 PM
    2. Sunset8:07 PM
    3. Dark8:38 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:38 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

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

    Leave by 7:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:26 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.

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