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 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:15 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:15 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 20 min of walking

2. Hop River Linear Park Viewpoint–Valley Falls Park Beach, 3 beaches 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:15 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:15 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 20 min of walking

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

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:15 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:15 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 20 min of walking

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

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:15 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:15 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 21 min of walking

5. Talcottville Pond via Rockville Spur 0.5 mi away

   Be there by 6:31 PM

   1. Be there6:31 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Dark7:19 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:19 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

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

   Be there by 6:31 PM

   1. Be there6:31 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Dark7:19 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:19 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

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

   Leave by 5:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:46 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:52 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 91 min of walking

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

   Leave by 5:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:43 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 99 min of walking

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

   Leave by 4:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:55 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 490 ft climb · 184 min of walking

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

    Leave by 4:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:54 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car8:34 PM
    5. Dark7:19 PM

    Back at your car by 8:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 500 ft climb · 185 min of walking

11. Envelope Pond via Rockville Spur 3.4 mi away

    Be there by 6:31 PM

    1. Be there6:31 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Dark7:19 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:19 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Box Mountain Forest Viewpoint–Bolton Notch Pond, 4 lakes 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 4:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:54 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car8:34 PM
    5. Dark7:19 PM

    Back at your car by 8:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 480 ft climb · 185 min of walking