Located in New Hartford CT Ski Sundown turns a little in a lot. Established in 1969 the CT Ski Area has 15 trails 14 of which have lighting for night skiing. The longest trail is one mile and the a vertical drop of 625 feet.
Sundown's average season is 95 days. The area has a lighted snowboard park and pipe.
A great place to bring the family when a trip north isnt in the plans.
Need something for the kids to do on Christmas and winter vacations? Check out Kids Vacation and Weekend Programs, Ski Sundown offers 1-1/2 hour group lessons on a "walk-in" basis on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays, including December Vacation Week (December 26 - January 2) and February Vacation Week (February 16-20) for children ages 4 and older of any skill level.

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Ski Sundown is a Easy Drive From Anywhere In The Southern New England or New York.
Located at 126 Ratlum Road, New Hartford, CT 06057
Greater Hartford Area: Rt. 44W to Rt. 219 in New Hartford. Turn right on Rt. 219N. Go 1.5 miles, turn right on Ratlum Rd. Sundown is .5 miles on right.
Driving Time: 25 minutes from bottom of Avon Mt.
Alternate: (East of Hartford): I-84W to Exit 39 ( Rt. 4 W), to Rt. 10 N , right on Rt. 10N for about 5 miles. Left on Rt. 44 W to Rt. 219 in New Hartford. Right on Rt 219N for 1.5 miles to Ratlum Rd. Right on Ratlum Rd. Sundown is .5 miles on the right. (West of Hartford): I-84E to Exit 39 ( Rt. 4W), to Rt. 10N , right on Rt. 10N for about 5 miles. Left on Rt. 44W to Rt. 219 in New Hartford. Right on Rt. 219N for 1.5 miles to Ratlum Rd. Right on Ratlum Rd. Sundown is .5 miles on the right.

Northern Hartford County (Bradley Airport area): From I-91N or S, Exit 40 to Rt. 20W (Granby) to Rt. 219S. 5 miles to Ratlum Rd. Left on Ratlum Rd (note: names changes to Warner Rd.) Proceed straight to Ski Sundown entrance on left (approx. 2 miles).
Driving Time: 35 minutes from airport.

Southern Hartford County & Middlesex: Rt. 72W to Rt. 177N to Rt. 44W. Follow Rt. 44W to Rt. 219 in New Hartford. Turn right onto Rt. 219N, go 1.5 miles. Turn right on Ratlum Rd. Sundown is .5 miles on right.
Driving Time: 25-30 minutes from Rts. 177 & 72. (18 Miles).

Southwest Fairfield County - along coast (Greenwich to Milford): I-95N to Rt. 8N in Bridgeport. Stay on Rt. 8N to Exit 44. Take a right off exit onto Rt. 202E for 5.5 miles to Rt 219N. Take left onto Rt. 219N and go 6.5 miles, turn right on Ratlum Road. Ski Sundown is .5 mile on the right.
Driving Time: Est. 1 1/4 hrs. from Bridgeport.

Northern Fairfield County - Danbury area: I-84E to Rt. 8N in Waterbury. Stay on Rt. 8N to Exit 44. Take right off exit onto Rt. 202E for 5.5 miles to Rt. 219N. Take a left onto Rt. 219N and go 6.5 miles, turn right on Ratlum Rd. Ski Sundown is .5 mile on the right.

From Westchester County, NYC, L.I.: I-95 or Merrit Parkway to Rt. 8N in Bridgeport. Stay on Rt. 8N to Exit 44. Take right onto 202E, follow for 5.5 miles to Rt. 219N. Take left onto Rt. 219N and go 6.5 miles, turn right on Ratlum Rd. Ski Sundown is .5 miles on right.

From Middlesex County & Northern New Haven County: (Meriden, Wallingford, Hamden) Rt. 15N (Berlin Tpk) to Rt. 91N to Rt. 9N to Rt. 72W toward Plainville. Rt. 177N exit off Rt. 72. 12 miles to Rt. 44W. Turn left and follow Rt. 44W to Rt. 219 in New Hartford. Turn right onto Rt. 219N. Go 1.5 miles to Ratlum Rd. Turn right. Ski Sundown is .5 miles on the right.
Driving Time: 1 hr. from Meriden.

From Greater New Haven County: (West Haven to Guilford) Rt. 34W to Rt. 8N in Shelton/Derby. (Alternate: Rt. 63 to Rt. 67 to Rt. 8 in Seymour) Stay on Rt. 8N to Exit 44. Take right off exit onto Rt. 202 E for 5.5 miles to Rt. 219N. Take left onto Rt. 219N and go 6.5 miles, turn right on Ratlum Rd. Ski Sundown is .5 mile on the right.
Driving time: 1 hr. 15 minutes.

Shoreline West (Southern Middlesex County): (Madison to Niantic - West of Connecticut River) Best local route to Rt. 9N to Rt. 72 W. Follow Rt. 72W to Rt. 177N in Plainville. Take Rt. 177N 12 miles to Rt. 44W. Turn left and follow Rt. 44W to Rt. 219 in New Hartford. Turn right on Rt. 219N for 1.5 miles. Turn right onto Ratlum Rd. Ski Sundown is .5 miles on the right.
Driving time: 1 hr. 30 minutes.

Shoreline East (New London County & East): (Waterford to Rhode Island) Best local route to Rt. 2N to Hartford. I-84 W to Exit 39 , Farmington( Rt.4W ). Then turn right on Rt. 10N for 5 miles. Turn left and follow Rt. 44W to Rt. 219 in New Hartford. Turn right onto Rt. 219N for 1.5 miles. Turn right onto Ratlum Rd. Ski Sundown is .5 miles on the right.
Driving time: 1 hr. 40 minutes.

Northeastern Connecticut: I-84W to Hartford. Take Farmington Exit 39 ( Rt.4W). Then turn right on Rt. 10N to Rt. 44W. Follow Rt. 44W to Rt. 219 in New Hartford. Turn right onto Rt. 219N for 1.5 miles to Ratlum Rd. Turn right onto Ratlum Rd. Ski Sundown is .5 mile on the right.
Driving Time: 30 minutes from Hartford.