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. Doctor Francis Giuffrida Park Viewpoint & Bradley Hubbard Reservoir 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:45 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 380 ft climb · 90 min of walking

2. Spruce Brook Road Pond South 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 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 · 120 ft climb · 27 min of walking

3. Powder Hill–Beseck Mountain, 3 summits 4.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car7:23 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 39 min of walking

4. Beseck Mountain–Black Pond, 3 lakes 4.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car7:23 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 37 min of walking

5. Hubbard Park Viewpoint & Hallmere Reservoir 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car7:16 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

   Back at your car by 7:16 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

6. West Peak–City of Meriden Watershed Reserve Land Viewpoint Loop, 5 viewpoints 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car7:10 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

   Back at your car by 7:10 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

7. Hubbard Park Viewpoint–Merimere Reservoir, 3 lakes 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:48 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car7:38 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

   Back at your car by 7:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 570 ft climb · 75 min of walking

8. East Peak–Mine Island, 5 lakes 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:51 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car7:35 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

   Back at your car by 7:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 550 ft climb · 69 min of walking

9. Edgewood Country Club Pond 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:20 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:20 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking

10. Wassel Reservoir–Ragged Mountain Memorial Preserve Viewpoint, 6 lakes 5.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:02 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.

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

11. Ragged Mountain–City of New Britain Public Watershed Lands Viewpoint, 4 lakes 6 mi away

    Leave by 6:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:25 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.

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

12. Upper Hart Pond & Smith Pond 5.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Head back7:09 PM
    4. At your car7:14 PM
    5. Dark7:22 PM

    Back at your car by 7:14 PM — 7 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

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