Sunset hikes near Clayville, ri

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. Lake Albert–Lake Mitchell, 3 lakes 9 mi away

   Be there by 6:28 PM

   1. Be there6:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Dark7:16 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:16 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. John L Curran Upper Reservoir & John L Curran Lower Reservoir 8.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:13 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:13 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walking

3. Carbuncle Pond & Moosup Valley State Park Trail 8.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:27 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 120 min of walking

4. Teeter Totter 10.1 mi away

   Be there by 6:27 PM

   1. Be there6:27 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Dark7:15 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:15 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Dead Shed & Teeter Totter via New London Turnpike 10.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:20 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 134 min of walking

6. Job Vaughn Road 10.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:11 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:11 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 20 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Old Moffitt Road 13.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:46 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 82 min of walking

8. Wolf Hill–Mary Mowry Trail (Green) Viewpoint, 8 sights 12.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:31 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 52 min of walking

9. Mary Mowry Trail (Green) Viewpoint–Wolf Hill Viewpoint, 6 sights 12.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:46 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:38 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 290 ft climb · 77 min of walking

10. Mercer Trail (Blue) Viewpoint–Mountaindale Reservoir, 4 sights 12.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
    2. Sunset6:47 PM
    3. Head back7:02 PM
    4. At your car7:10 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 7:10 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 19 min of walking

11. Tarbox Pond–Lego Loop, 5 sights 11.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
    2. Sunset6:47 PM
    3. Head back7:02 PM
    4. At your car7:09 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 7:09 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walking

12. Bowdish Reservoir–Wilbur Pond, 4 lakes 11.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
    2. Sunset6:48 PM
    3. Head back7:03 PM
    4. At your car7:20 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 7:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking