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. Camels Hump & Black Pond via Black Pond Trail 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 3:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:56 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car9:38 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 9:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1030 ft climb · 308 min of walking

2. Lamentation Mountain–Doctor Francis Giuffrida Park Viewpoint, 3 viewpoints 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:36 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car7:55 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 420 ft climb · 104 min of walking

3. Chauncey Peak–Alice Fern Bruce Preserve Viewpoint Loop, 4 viewpoints 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:17 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 8:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 530 ft climb · 146 min of walking

4. Alice Fern Bruce Preserve Viewpoint & Bradley Hubbard Reservoir Loop 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:38 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 500 ft climb · 99 min of walking

5. Doctor Francis Giuffrida Park Viewpoint & Bradley Hubbard Reservoir 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:45 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 380 ft climb · 90 min of walking

6. Spruce Brook Road Pond South 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car7:21 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:21 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 27 min of walking

7. Powder Hill–Beseck Mountain, 3 summits 4.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car7:23 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

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

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

8. Beseck Mountain–Black Pond, 3 lakes 4.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car7:23 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

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

   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 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:31 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car7:52 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

   Back at your car by 7:52 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 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Head back7:09 PM
    4. At your car7:16 PM
    5. Dark7:22 PM

    Back at your car by 7:16 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

11. West Peak–City of Meriden Watershed Reserve Land Viewpoint Loop, 5 viewpoints 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Head back7:09 PM
    4. At your car7:10 PM
    5. Dark7:22 PM

    Back at your car by 7:10 PM — 12 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

12. Hubbard Park Viewpoint–Merimere Reservoir, 3 lakes 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:48 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Head back7:09 PM
    4. At your car7:38 PM
    5. Dark7:22 PM

    Back at your car by 7:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 570 ft climb · 75 min of walking