Sunset hikes near Eastford, 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. Ragged Hill Pond 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:54 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 68 min of walking

2. Marcy Road 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:26 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 39 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Daven Hill 3.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 44 min of walking

4. White Oak, 4' diameter–Upper Colts Pond, 3 lakes 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:26 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:36 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 36 min of walking

5. Lower Breakneck Hill Road 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:50 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 67 min of walking

6. Breakneck Pond–Bigelow Pond Loop, 4 sights 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car9:01 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 9:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 90 min of walking

7. Pole Bridge Road 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:44 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:21 PM — 15 min before dark.

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

8. Potter Pond via Pole Bridge Road 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:23 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 42 min of walking

9. Tutko Road 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:51 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 62 min of walking

10. Sessions Meadow Marsh & Stickney Road 8.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
    2. Sunset8:05 PM
    3. Head back8:20 PM
    4. At your car8:47 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 8:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 60 min of walking

11. Stickney Road 8.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
    2. Sunset8:05 PM
    3. Head back8:20 PM
    4. At your car8:48 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 8:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 60 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Wells Brook Dam & Stickney Road 8.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
    2. Sunset8:05 PM
    3. Head back8:20 PM
    4. At your car8:45 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 58 min of walking

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