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.

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. New England Viewpoint–Cockaponset State Forest Viewpoint, 3 viewpoints 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car9:34 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 9:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 148 min of walking

9. Selectmen's Stones–Cockaponset State Forest Viewpoint, 6 sights 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car9:33 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 9:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 142 min of walking

10. Cockaponset State Forest Viewpoint & Millers Pond via New England Trail 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car9:47 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 9:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 174 min of walking

11. 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

12. 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