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. East Peak–City of Meriden Watershed Reserve Land Viewpoint, 4 viewpoints 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car7:11 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

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

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

2. West Peak–City of Meriden Watershed Reserve Land Viewpoint Loop, 5 viewpoints 1.7 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

3. Hubbard Park Viewpoint & Hallmere Reservoir 2.4 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

4. Hubbard Park Viewpoint–Merimere Reservoir, 3 lakes 3 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

5. Sloper's Pond & Alligator Pond 1.7 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

6. Wassel Reservoir–Ragged Mountain Memorial Preserve Viewpoint, 6 lakes 0.2 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

7. Ragged Mountain–City of New Britain Public Watershed Lands Viewpoint, 4 lakes 0.2 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

8. Upper Hart Pond & Smith Pond 0.6 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

9. Short Mountain & Smith Pond 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car7:31 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 53 min of walking

10. Smith Pond 0.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Head back7:09 PM
    4. At your car7:32 PM
    5. Dark7:22 PM

    Back at your car by 7:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 54 min of walking

11. Mine Island–Hubbard Park Viewpoint, 3 groves 3.9 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 — 5 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

12. Hubbard Park Viewpoint & Mirror Lake 3.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Head back7:09 PM
    4. At your car7:29 PM
    5. Dark7:22 PM

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

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

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