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.

3 of 12 spots
  1. Talcott Mountain State Park Viewpoint 0 mi away

    Leave by 6:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Head back7:09 PM
    4. At your car7:15 PM
    5. Dark7:22 PM

    Back at your car by 7:15 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking

  2. King Phillip Mountain & Talcott Mountain State Park Viewpoint 0.6 mi away

    Be there by 6:33 PM

    1. Be there6:33 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Dark7:22 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:22 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  3. Rattlesnake Mountain–Porcupine Hole, 4 lakes 5.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Head back7:09 PM
    4. At your car7:36 PM
    5. Dark7:22 PM

    Back at your car by 7:36 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 5.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Head back7:09 PM
    4. At your car7:31 PM
    5. Dark7:22 PM

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

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

  5. Porcupine Hole–Rattlesnake Rock, 6 rocks 6 mi away

    Leave by 6:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Head back7:09 PM
    4. At your car7:27 PM
    5. Dark7:22 PM

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

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

  6. Rainbow Reservoir 9.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 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 · 26 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  7. Tim Coyne Memorial 9.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:29 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 7:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 42 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  8. Pine Cone & McLean Game Refuge Viewpoint via Broad Hill Road 9.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:10 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Head back7:09 PM
    4. At your car8:13 PM
    5. Dark7:22 PM

    Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 730 ft climb · 148 min of walking

  9. Cedar Mountain–Cedarcrest Preserve Viewpoint, 3 viewpoints 9.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:15 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 7:15 PM — 7 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walking

  10. Cedarcrest Preserve Viewpoint 9.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:30 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 7:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 50 min of walking

  11. Rattlesnake Rock–Metacomet Pond, 3 sights 7.6 mi away

    Be there by 6:34 PM

    1. Be there6:34 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Dark7:22 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:22 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  12. Charter Oak Greenway 13.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:51 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:50 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 7:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 84 min of walking