Sunset hikes near Yalesville, 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. Spruce Glen Falls & Orchard And Spruce Glen Viewpoint 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:24 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 34 min of walking

2. Hubbard Park Viewpoint & Mirror Lake 4 mi away

   Leave by 6:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 52 min of walking

3. Mine Island–Hubbard Park Viewpoint, 3 groves 4.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:14 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:14 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

4. Hubbard Park Viewpoint 4.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:20 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:20 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 360 ft climb · 37 min of walking

5. Hubbard Park Viewpoint 4.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:23 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

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

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 460 ft climb · 44 min of walking

6. East Peak–City of Meriden Watershed Reserve Land Viewpoint, 4 viewpoints 4.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:10 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:10 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

7. Hubbard Park Viewpoint & Hallmere Reservoir 4.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:14 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:14 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

8. City of Meriden Watershed Reserve Land Viewpoint–Hubbard Park Viewpoint Loop, 3 viewpoints 5 mi away

   Leave by 5:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:29 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 650 ft climb · 106 min of walking

9. West Peak–City of Meriden Watershed Reserve Land Viewpoint Loop, 5 viewpoints 5 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:08 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:08 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

10. Powder Hill–Beseck Mountain, 3 summits 5.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:22 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 7:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 39 min of walking

11. Beseck Mountain–Black Pond, 3 lakes 5.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:21 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 7:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 37 min of walking

12. Camels Hump–Beseck Mountain, 5 summits 5.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:24 PM
    5. Dark7:19 PM

    Back at your car by 7:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 43 min of walking