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. Buckingham Park Route 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:18 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:18 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walking

2. Globe Hollow Reservoir 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:31 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 54 min of walking

3. Buckingham Reservoir Watershed Viewpoint–Buckingham Reservoir, 3 lakes 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:09 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:09 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Nike Missile Site–Bolton Notch Pond, 6 lakes 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:22 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car8:18 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 140 min of walking

5. Upper Case Pond & Red Gates Pond via Charter Oak Greenway 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:17 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:17 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walking

6. Buckingham Reservoir–Bolton Notch Pond, 5 lakes 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:22 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 139 min of walking

7. Box Mountain Forest Viewpoint–Bolton Notch Pond, 4 lakes 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:56 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 480 ft climb · 185 min of walking

8. Rambling Ridge Open Space Viewpoint–Bolton Notch Pond, 5 lakes 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:56 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 500 ft climb · 185 min of walking

9. Bolton Notch Pond–Bolton Notch State Park Viewpoint, 5 lakes 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

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

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 138 min of walking

10. Bush Hill & Caiglo Pond Loop 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:11 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 7:11 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

11. Buckland Pond & Caiglo Pond via Hillstown Path 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:31 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

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

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 45 min of walking

12. Longo Farm Open Space Viewpoint–Bestor Pond, 3 sights 2.8 mi away

    Be there by 6:33 PM

    1. Be there6:33 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Dark7:20 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:20 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead