Sunset hikes near Witches Woods, 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. Ragged Hill Pond 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:26 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 36 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Pole Bridge Road 3 mi away

   Leave by 7:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:44 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:21 PM — 15 min before dark.

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

3. Potter Pond via Pole Bridge Road 3 mi away

   Leave by 7:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:23 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 42 min of walking

4. Daven Hill 3.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 44 min of walking

5. Reservoir No. 5–Breakneck Road, 3 sights 4.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car9:44 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 9:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 171 min of walking

6. Marcy Road 5.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:26 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 39 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Reservoir No. 4 & Hatchet Pond 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:56 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 76 min of walking

8. Hatchet Road 4.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car9:15 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

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

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 112 min of walking

9. Cat Rocks–Breakneck Pond, 5 sights 4.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:43 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:22 PM — 14 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Meyers Pond & Breakneck Pond via Hatchet Road 4.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
    2. Sunset8:05 PM
    3. Head back8:20 PM
    4. At your car9:14 PM
    5. Dark8:36 PM

    Back at your car by 9:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 110 min of walking

11. Breakneck Hill Road 6.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
    2. Sunset8:05 PM
    3. Head back8:20 PM
    4. At your car8:50 PM
    5. Dark8:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 62 min of walking

12. Bigelow Pond–Bigelow Hollow Park Trail, 3 sights 5 mi away

    Leave by 6:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
    2. Sunset8:05 PM
    3. Head back8:20 PM
    4. At your car9:18 PM
    5. Dark8:36 PM

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

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 120 min of walking