Sunset hikes near Norfolk, 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. Sweetman Mountain & North Lane Number One 23 mi away

   Leave by 6:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark7:49 PM

   Back at your car by 8:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 600 ft climb · 102 min of walking

2. Broad Hill Road 22 mi away

   Leave by 6:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:49 PM

   Back at your car by 7:37 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Pine Cone–McLean Game Refuge Viewpoint, 3 summits 23 mi away

   Leave by 6:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car8:18 PM
   5. Dark7:49 PM

   Back at your car by 8:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 450 ft climb · 99 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Ann's Trail–Laurel Lane, 5 sights 25.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark7:49 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 47 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Drake Mountain 25.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark7:49 PM

   Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 450 ft climb · 78 min of walking

6. Talcott Mountain State Park Viewpoint 30.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car7:41 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

   Back at your car by 7:41 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking

7. Westfield River Reservoir & Shatterack path (white) 28 mi away

   Leave by 6:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark7:49 PM

   Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 870 ft climb · 72 min of walking

8. Tekoa Road 28.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark7:49 PM

   Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 870 ft climb · 72 min of walking

9. Reservoir Road 28.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark7:49 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 860 ft climb · 74 min of walking

10. English Grass Cave via Tekoa Road 29 mi away

    Leave by 6:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:20 PM
    3. Head back7:35 PM
    4. At your car7:58 PM
    5. Dark7:49 PM

    Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 870 ft climb · 73 min of walking

11. Westfield Reservoir Loop via Tekoa Road 29.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
    2. Sunset7:20 PM
    3. Head back7:35 PM
    4. At your car8:02 PM
    5. Dark7:49 PM

    Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 600 ft climb · 69 min of walking

12. Tekoa Mountain Wildlife Management Area Viewpoint & Westfield Reservoir via Tekoa Road 29.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
    2. Sunset7:20 PM
    3. Head back7:35 PM
    4. At your car8:33 PM
    5. Dark7:49 PM

    Back at your car by 8:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 116 min of walking