sheffield island lighthouse and nature trail

Great i went 2 times it was awesome. Definitely go there! Your kids will enjoy it if you go at the pirate time.

I like learning about local history, so this was a must. It's a short boat ride from the Maritime Center. Our tour guide was great, and very knowledgeable. I also enjoyed the short walk around the island. Very peaceful.

As a non-profit organization, relying primarily on our volunteers to preserve the heritage of Sheffield Island, we are sorry that your expectations weren't met. We would like to accommodate all visitors with their native language, unfortunately that is not possible. We are at a disadvantage with the mosquitoes, we take measures to reduce them without using chemicals that would potently harm the wildlife on the island.

Great for families, couples or a single get-away on your own. The boat ride is great and informative (I was not expecting the history given...cool to learn about the coastal city you live in!). Pretty quick boat ride and you can then spend a minimum of an hour and a half on the island; touring the lighthouse, walking through the nature preserve, having a picnic lunch and exploring the island. One of the many reasons we love living in Norwalk!

Nice and beautiful getaway. Would love to go back again. Summer and fall is the best time to visit this Connecticut's Long island sound gem. Picnicking will be fun as well too.

My friends and I just experienced the Sheffield Light House cruise this past Saturday and we enjoyed it immensely. A little bit of adventure, a bit of peace and quiet and a lot of fun. Very friendly crew and light house keeper as well as fellow passengers. Please visit my blog at http://photobycateblog.com/ where you can read more of my trip and view photos that capture the beauty of the island and light house.

First, the weather was perfect. Second, the Captain, Danny and Patty were so nice, friendly, and compassionate (one of my companions had sprained her ankle before she boarded. Once on the island, Patty brought her a chair and some ice for her sprain!) Third, it was the final trip of the year! The lighthouse itself is charming, the surroundings are beautifully kept and the trail is easy and scenic. I can't wait to come back to pick nick and enjoy the water views!

Fantastic and welcoming crew, we felt safe and cared for during the whole trip. Dan provide an excellent tour out to the Island, and on the Island and in the Lighthouse. Tour time is perfect, neither too short or long.

The weather was spectacular, the captain and crew a wealth of knowledge about local history and lore, and an afternoon ferry ride on Long Island Sound made for a picture-perfect excursion close to home. Worth every penny. Pack a picnic basket, grab a seat at one of the picnic tables, soak up the sun and take in 360 degrees of scenery from shore to shore. A well kept secret that has to be shared.

Today the weather was perfect for a cruise to the sheffield island lighthouse and nature trail. John and Danny were wonderful and very informative. I highly recommend going here, so relaxing and peaceful.Thanks again Danny and John for a great day:)

Sheffield Island lighthouse and the Stuart B McKinney Nature Trail is absolutely spectacular, especially if you are a lighthouse enthusiast. Word of caution... bring bug spray. They are thick. The crew of the ferry, as well as the guides were wonderful. A must do.

Nice relaxing trip from the dock in Norwalk CT to Sheffield Island Lighthouse: during the trip able to see additional lighthouses: Peaks ledge Light, Green's Ledge Lighthouse on the way to Sheffield Island. Quick tour of the first floor or the lighthouse but unable to climb to the top. Limited facilities on the island. Very nice trip and would recommend.

What a relaxing, engaging and nature-filled quick getaway, where a boat ride with beautiful views and the destination, a tiny island with a breathtaking lighthouse and a diversity of nature all around you will renew your faith in the world! The ferry ride was lovely too, friendly and informative staff and easy to park and pay. I recommend this to all local and non-local visitors -- where else can you get such a mini-vaca for one morning or afternoon, all for around $20!

This is a super fun thing to do with a family or group of friends. One recommendation I have is to bring a lunch along with you, as you will have plenty of time on the island after the tour of the lighthouse (which is pretty short). Be sure to keep your eyes open for the ospreys (gorgeous birds).

Took the ferry to Sheffield Island Lighthouse yesterday. The weather was stunning, the young man giving the tour was very informative and the Captain, Mike, very experienced in these waters. Clearly, traversing these islands is very confusing and dangerous if you have not been educated about boating safety and the tides and rock formations surrounding Norwalk's Islands. He and other staff members have also worked so hard to clean up after the damage Sandy caused. We had an interesting tour of the lighthouse although the tower currently closed for repairs. There was time for a picnic lunch and a walk along the beach and trails. So beautiful and peaceful!!We were warned to stay clear of remains of old mansion on one end of island as wooded area tick-infested and treacherous. Thirty min. ferry ride each way with about 2 hours on Island. Worth every second!!!