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. Crescent Lake–Shuttle Meadow Reservoir, 3 lakes 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
   2. Sunset8:07 PM
   3. Head back8:22 PM
   4. At your car8:57 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 69 min of walking

2. Rattlesnake Rock–Metacomet Pond, 3 sights 3.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:47 PM

   1. Be there7:47 PM
   2. Sunset8:07 PM
   3. Dark8:38 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:38 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Porcupine Hole–Rattlesnake Rock, 6 rocks 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
   2. Sunset8:07 PM
   3. Head back8:22 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 38 min of walking

4. West Peak–City of Meriden Watershed Reserve Land Viewpoint Loop, 5 viewpoints 3.9 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

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

6. Hubbard Park Viewpoint & Hallmere Reservoir 4.7 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

7. Hubbard Park Viewpoint 6 mi away

   Leave by 7:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:23 PM
   2. Sunset8:07 PM
   3. Head back8:22 PM
   4. At your car8:35 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:35 PM — 3 min before dark.

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

8. Mine Island–Hubbard Park Viewpoint, 3 groves 6 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

9. Hubbard Park Viewpoint & Mirror Lake 6 mi away

   Leave by 7:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
   2. Sunset8:07 PM
   3. Head back8:22 PM
   4. At your car8:42 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. Lamentation Mountain–Doctor Francis Giuffrida Park Viewpoint, 3 viewpoints 6.3 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

11. Alice Fern Bruce Preserve Viewpoint–Bradley Hubbard Reservoir, 3 viewpoints 6.3 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

12. Chauncey Peak–Alice Fern Bruce Preserve Viewpoint Loop, 4 viewpoints 6.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
    2. Sunset8:07 PM
    3. Head back8:22 PM
    4. At your car8:59 PM
    5. Dark8:38 PM

    Back at your car by 8:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 420 ft climb · 84 min of walking