AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near Riverdale, 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.

3 of 12 spots
  1. Collins Hill & Mill Pond Loop 1.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:40 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car8:28 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 8:28 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walking

  2. Great Hill Pond & State Park Pond via Shenipsit Trail 1.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:43 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car8:24 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 8:24 PM — 13 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

  3. Jouncer Hill 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:38 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car8:26 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 8:26 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 13 min of walking

  4. Jobs Pond–Supples Pond, 3 lakes 0.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:45 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car8:22 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 8:22 PM — 15 min before dark.

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

  5. Carlson Pond & Furnace 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:30 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car8:33 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 8:33 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 28 min of walking

  6. Split Rock–Hurd State Park Viewpoint, 3 summits 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car8:35 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 8:35 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 29 min of walking

  7. North Mulford Road 5.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car8:37 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 8:37 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 30 min of walking

  8. Oxbow Road 4.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car8:30 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 8:30 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 25 min of walking

  9. Photo Pond 4.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car8:31 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 8:31 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 25 min of walking

  10. Millers Pond & YMCA Pond 6.5 mi away

    Be there by 7:45 PM

    1. Be there7:45 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Dark8:37 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:37 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  11. Del Reeves Road 5.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:43 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car8:23 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 8:23 PM — 14 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  12. Sunrise State Park Beach via Pine Brook Road 6.5 mi away

    Be there by 7:45 PM

    1. Be there7:45 PM
    2. Sunset8:05 PM
    3. Dark8:36 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:36 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

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