Sunset hikes near West Haddam, 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. Sawmill Pond & Bunker Hill Road 3.3 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

2. Welter Woods Viewpoint Loop 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:23 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking

3. Patric's Overlook 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:24 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 38 min of walking

4. Ryans Pond 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:16 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:16 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

5. Old County Road 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:07 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:07 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

6. Pattaconk Reservoir–Filley Road, 3 sights 1.4 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

7. East Woods Viewpoint–Chatfield Hollow State Park Beach, 5 sights 3.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:40 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:55 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 101 min of walking

8. East Woods Connector–East Woods Trail, 3 sights 3.9 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

9. Chatfield Hollow State Park Beach–Old Mill Pond, 5 sights 4.1 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

10. Schreeder Pond–Chatfield Hollow State Park Beach, 3 beaches 4.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:07 PM
    5. Dark7:19 PM

    Back at your car by 7:07 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

11. Parmelee Road 4.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:28 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car8:01 PM
    5. Dark7:18 PM

    Back at your car by 8:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 370 ft climb · 119 min of walking

12. Winkel's Pond & Wolf Hollow Trail 4.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:07 PM
    5. Dark7:19 PM

    Back at your car by 7:07 PM — 12 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking