Sunset hikes

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. Doctor Francis Giuffrida Park Viewpoint & Bradley Hubbard Reservoir 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:22 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.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 44 min of walking

2. Chauncey Peak–Bradley Hubbard Reservoir Loop, 3 summits 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
   2. Sunset8:07 PM
   3. Head back8:22 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:33 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 390 ft climb · 34 min of walking

3. Alice Fern Bruce Preserve Viewpoint–Bradley Hubbard Reservoir, 3 viewpoints 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:27 PM
   2. Sunset8:07 PM
   3. Head back8:22 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 33 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Bradley Hubbard Reservoir & Doctor Francis Giuffrida Park Viewpoint 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:30 PM
   2. Sunset8:07 PM
   3. Head back8:22 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:33 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 28 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Lamentation Mountain–Doctor Francis Giuffrida Park Viewpoint, 3 viewpoints 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset8:07 PM
   3. Head back8:22 PM
   4. At your car9:04 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 9:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 420 ft climb · 96 min of walking

6. Camels Hump–Beseck Mountain, 5 summits 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:38 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Powder Hill–Beseck Mountain, 3 summits 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:23 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:36 PM — 1 min before dark.

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

8. Beseck Mountain–Black Pond, 3 lakes 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

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

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

9. City of Meriden Watershed Reserve Land Viewpoint–Hubbard Park Viewpoint Loop, 3 viewpoints 4.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset8:07 PM
   3. Head back8:22 PM
   4. At your car9:05 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 9:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. Hubbard Park Viewpoint & Hallmere Reservoir 4.8 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 — 9 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

11. Mine Island–Hubbard Park Viewpoint, 3 groves 4.9 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 — 9 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

12. West Peak–City of Meriden Watershed Reserve Land Viewpoint Loop, 5 viewpoints 5.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:46 PM
    2. Sunset8:07 PM
    3. Head back8:22 PM
    4. At your car8:23 PM
    5. Dark8:38 PM

    Back at your car by 8:23 PM — 15 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking