Sunset hikes near Bolton, ct

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. Nike Missile Site–Bolton Notch Pond, 6 lakes 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:20 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

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

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

2. Carriage Viewpoint–Bolton Notch Pond, 7 lakes 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:15 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:15 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 20 min of walking

3. Bolton Notch Pond–Bolton Notch State Park Viewpoint, 5 lakes 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:22 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car8:15 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Box Mountain Forest Viewpoint–Bolton Notch Pond, 4 lakes 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:54 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Rambling Ridge Open Space Viewpoint–Bolton Notch Pond, 5 lakes 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:54 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Case Falls–Bolton Notch Pond, 7 lakes 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:15 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:15 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 20 min of walking

7. Hop River Linear Park Viewpoint–Bolton Notch Pond, 5 viewpoints 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:25 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 34 min of walking

8. Buckingham Reservoir–Bolton Notch Pond, 5 lakes 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:20 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. Lookout Mountain–Bolton Notch Pond, 6 lakes 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:15 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:15 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 21 min of walking

10. Charter Oak Greenway 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:10 PM
    5. Dark7:19 PM

    Back at your car by 7:10 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

11. Case Mountain Recreational Area Sunset Point–Upper Case Pond, 3 lakes 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:07 PM
    5. Dark7:19 PM

    Back at your car by 7:07 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

12. Mount Nebo–Upper Case Pond, 3 beaches 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:19 PM
    5. Dark7:19 PM

    Back at your car by 7:19 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 25 min of walking