Sunset hikes near Talcottville, 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. Carriage Viewpoint–Bolton Notch Pond, 7 lakes 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:12 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car10:44 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 10:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.5 mi to the viewpoint · 680 ft climb · 298 min of walking

2. Case Falls–Bolton Notch Pond, 7 lakes 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:11 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car10:44 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 10:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.5 mi to the viewpoint · 710 ft climb · 298 min of walking

3. Lookout Mountain–Bolton Notch Pond, 6 lakes 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:10 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car10:46 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 10:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.6 mi to the viewpoint · 680 ft climb · 300 min of walking

4. Talcottville Pond via Rockville Spur 0.5 mi away

   Be there by 7:46 PM

   1. Be there7:46 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

5. Valley Falls Park Beach via Rockville Spur 1.6 mi away

   Be there by 7:46 PM

   1. Be there7:46 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

6. Case Mountain Recreational Area Sunset Point–Bolton Notch Pond, 5 lakes 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car9:15 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 9:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 112 min of walking

7. Mount Nebo–Bolton Notch Pond, 5 lakes 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car9:18 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 9:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 118 min of walking

8. Bolton Notch Pond–Risley Reservoir, 4 lakes 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:41 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car10:29 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 10:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.7 mi to the viewpoint · 390 ft climb · 253 min of walking

9. Rambling Ridge Open Space Viewpoint–Bolton Notch Pond, 5 lakes 3 mi away

   Leave by 5:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:43 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car10:24 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 10:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.7 mi to the viewpoint · 320 ft climb · 246 min of walking

10. Envelope Pond via Rockville Spur 3.4 mi away

    Be there by 7:46 PM

    1. Be there7:46 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. Box Mountain Forest Viewpoint–Bolton Notch Pond, 4 lakes 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:39 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car10:26 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 10:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.7 mi to the viewpoint · 430 ft climb · 252 min of walking

12. Cheney Rail Trail 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car8:39 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 8:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 36 min of walking