Notable hill · Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut

Sexton Hill

Sexton Hill is a hill in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut.

Sexton Hill: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this hill: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Sexton Hill

Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

Visiting Sexton Hill: tips

  • Go at sunrise or sunset for the best light; carry a warm layer.

How to reach Sexton Hill — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 41.52149, -72.51203. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Sexton Hill

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    Frequently asked

    What is the best time to visit Sexton Hill?

    October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Sexton Hill?

    Nearby: Salmon River Division (sanctuary, 2 km), Hurd State Park (sanctuary, 4 km), George Dudley Seymour State Park (sanctuary, 4 km), Sunrise State Park (sanctuary, 4 km), Haddam Island State Park (sanctuary, 4 km), Machimoodus State Park (sanctuary, 5 km).

    Is Sexton Hill worth visiting?

    Sexton Hill is listed as a notable hill in Connecticut on Spotwander.