Sunset hikes near Deep River, 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. Pratt Read Reservoir via Pine Ledge Road 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:45 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

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

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 90 min of walking

2. CCC Firepool & Pine Ledge Road 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:57 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:39 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 68 min of walking

3. Shailer Pond via Pine Ledge Road 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:36 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 65 min of walking

4. Cranberry Pond & Hoop Pole Hill Road via Pine Ledge Road 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 360 ft climb · 67 min of walking

5. Pine Ledge Road 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:36 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 360 ft climb · 67 min of walking

6. Pine Ledge–CCC Firepool, 3 cliffs 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:32 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 54 min of walking

7. Book Hill Loop 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:16 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:16 PM — 4 min before dark.

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

8. Bushy Hill Pond 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:21 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walking

9. Stone Compass–Bushy Hill Pond, 4 sights 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:20 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:20 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 25 min of walking

10. Carolie Evans overlook & Brockway-Hawthorne Preserve Viewpoint 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:36 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 7:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 62 min of walking

11. Selden Creek Preserve Viewpoint 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:28 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 7:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 45 min of walking

12. Brockway-Hawthorne Preserve Viewpoint & Ravine Trail Preserve Viewpoint 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:16 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 7:16 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 20 min of walking

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