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Machimoodus State Park

Mount Tom & Sunrise State Park Beach Loop

1.9 mi · ▲ 249 ft · 45 min

Mount Tom & Sunrise State Park Beach Loop is a 1.9-mile loop in Machimoodus State Park near Leesville, CT. The route passes Sunrise State Park Beach and Mount Tom. It is mostly level, with 249 ft of elevation gain. It scores 32/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: green fringe.

Elevation

0 mi66 – 312 ft · steepest grade: 16%2.2 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Unnamed 41.50190, -72.47769
Nearest town Leesville, CT
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Mount Tom & Sunrise State Park Beach Loop

1.9 mi · ▲ 249 ft · 45 min

Elevation 67–311 ft

Loop · Machimoodus State Park

Trailhead: 41.50190, -72.47769

Weather Sep 20: sunrise 6:36 AM · sunset 6:53 PM

Toilets at the trailhead · Parking lot at the trailhead

  1. Start at the trailhead, heading SW.
  2. 0.1 miPass Sunrise State Park Beach.
  3. 0.1 miBear right, heading W.
  4. 450 ftTurn left, heading N.
  5. 250 ftBear right, heading W.
  6. 150 ftTurn left, heading NW.
  7. 0.4 miTurn left, heading SE.
  8. 350 ftTurn left, heading SE.
  9. 0.1 miSharp right, heading NE.
  10. 0.1 miTurn left, heading S.
  11. 0.3 miPass Mount Tom.
  12. 250 ftTurn left, heading S.
  13. 0.3 miTurn right, heading N.
  14. 500 ftTurn left, heading N.
  15. 250 ftThe loop closes back at the trailhead.

Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.

Trail map, photos and weather for this hike: www.ambleway.com/hikes/mount-tom-sunrise-state-park-beach-loop-deb4

Weather

Sunrise 6:36 AMSunset 6:53 PM

Sunset

The best sunset spot on this hike is 0.5 mi in (~15 min). Leave by 6:18 PM for the 6:53 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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Good to know

  • Toilets at the trailhead
  • Parking lot at the trailhead

Other ways to reach this destination

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