Sunset hikes near Winsted, 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 12.1 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. Talcott Mountain State Park Viewpoint 19.1 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

3. Ann's Trail–Laurel Lane, 5 sights 20 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 47 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. King Phillip Mountain & Talcott Mountain State Park Viewpoint 18.6 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

5. Drake Mountain 18.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car8:09 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 8:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 450 ft climb · 78 min of walking

6. Trail to Quarry Rim Viewpoint via NET/M&M Trail (white) 23.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 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.

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

7. NET/M&M Trail (white) Viewpoint 23.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Farmington Reservoir–Riddles Pond, 3 lakes 21.5 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

9. Porcupine Hole–Rattlesnake Rock, 6 rocks 21.6 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

10. Rattlesnake Mountain–Porcupine Hole, 4 lakes 21.6 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

11. Peak Mountain–Suffield Land Conservancy Viewpoint, 5 lakes 22.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:34 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 · 300 ft climb · 45 min of walking

12. Suffield Land Conservancy Viewpoint–Whites Pond, 3 beaches 23 mi away

    Leave by 6:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car7:49 PM
    5. Dark7:50 PM

    Back at your car by 7:49 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 34 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

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