Sunset hikes near Huntsville, 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. Bowdish Reservoir–Wilbur Pond, 10 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:21 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 8:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 135 min of walking

2. 200 Sportsmen Club–Douglas State Forest Beach, 4 sights 5.7 mi away

   Leave by 3:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:41 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car9:44 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

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

   6.3 mi to the viewpoint · 480 ft climb · 328 min of walking

3. Chamberlain Pond–Douglas State Forest Beach, 3 beaches 5.7 mi away

   Leave by 4:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:59 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 174 min of walking

4. 200 Sportsmen Club–Douglas State Forest Beach, 4 sights 5.7 mi away

   Leave by 3:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:42 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car9:44 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

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

   6.3 mi to the viewpoint · 420 ft climb · 327 min of walking

5. Beaver Pond–Chamberlain Pond, 4 lakes 5.7 mi away

   Leave by 4:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:39 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car8:45 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.1 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 211 min of walking

6. Southern New England Railway via Southern New England Trunkline Trail 5.9 mi away

   Leave by 3:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:52 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car9:33 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 9:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.1 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 306 min of walking

7. Streeter Trail via Midstate Trail 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:23 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 47 min of walking

8. Southern New England Railway via Grand Trunk Trail 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car8:06 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 128 min of walking

9. Chamberlain Pond–Hay Ride Trail, 6 sights 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 4:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:19 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car9:01 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 9:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.7 mi to the viewpoint · 490 ft climb · 247 min of walking

10. Buck Hill Pond–Border Trail, 3 sights 5.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
    2. Sunset6:48 PM
    3. Head back7:03 PM
    4. At your car7:33 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 7:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 61 min of walking

11. Wallum Lake–Tri-State Marker Loop Trail, 3 sights 5.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:27 PM
    2. Sunset6:48 PM
    3. Head back7:03 PM
    4. At your car7:59 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 117 min of walking

12. Grassy Pond–Hay Ride Trail, 5 sights 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 3:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:32 PM
    2. Sunset6:48 PM
    3. Head back7:03 PM
    4. At your car9:51 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 9:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.7 mi to the viewpoint · 500 ft climb · 344 min of walking