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. Wassel Reservoir–Ragged Mountain Memorial Preserve Viewpoint, 6 lakes 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:31 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 59 min of walking

2. Ragged Mountain–City of New Britain Public Watershed Lands Viewpoint, 4 lakes 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:10 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:10 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 16 min of walking

3. Upper Hart Pond & Smith Pond 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:09 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:09 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

4. Short Mountain & Smith Pond 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:26 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 53 min of walking

5. Smith Pond 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:57 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:27 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 54 min of walking

6. West Peak–City of Meriden Watershed Reserve Land Viewpoint Loop, 5 viewpoints 4.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:05 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:05 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

7. East Peak–City of Meriden Watershed Reserve Land Viewpoint, 4 viewpoints 4.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:06 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:06 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

8. City of Meriden Watershed Reserve Land Viewpoint–Hubbard Park Viewpoint Loop, 3 viewpoints 4.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:26 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:47 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. Hubbard Park Viewpoint & Hallmere Reservoir 4.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:11 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:11 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

10. Mine Island–Hubbard Park Viewpoint, 3 groves 6.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car7:11 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 7:11 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

11. Hubbard Park Viewpoint 6.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car7:19 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 7:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Hubbard Park Viewpoint 6.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car7:17 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 7:17 PM — 0 min before dark.

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