AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

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.

2 of 12 spots
  1. Rattlesnake Rock–Metacomet Pond, 3 sights 0 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

  2. Porcupine Hole–Rattlesnake Rock, 6 rocks 0.3 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

  3. Rattlesnake Mountain–Porcupine Hole, 4 lakes 0.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
    2. Sunset8:07 PM
    3. Head back8:22 PM
    4. At your car8:49 PM
    5. Dark8:38 PM

    Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 58 min of walking

  4. Farmington Reservoir–Riddles Pond, 3 lakes 0.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:26 PM
    2. Sunset8:07 PM
    3. Head back8:22 PM
    4. At your car8:44 PM
    5. Dark8:38 PM

    Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 43 min of walking

  5. Crescent Lake–Shuttle Meadow Reservoir, 3 lakes 3.5 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

  6. Hart Meadow–Garden Wall, 5 cliffs 5.8 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

  7. West Peak–City of Meriden Watershed Reserve Land Viewpoint Loop, 5 viewpoints 7.6 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

  8. City of Meriden Watershed Reserve Land Viewpoint–Hubbard Park Viewpoint Loop, 3 viewpoints 8.3 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

  9. Hubbard Park Viewpoint & Hallmere Reservoir 8.5 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

  10. Lamentation Mountain–Doctor Francis Giuffrida Park Viewpoint, 3 viewpoints 9.5 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. Hubbard Park Viewpoint & Mirror Lake 9.6 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

  12. Hubbard Park Viewpoint 9.6 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