Sunset hikes near Pascoag, 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 3 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 6.6 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 6.6 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 6.6 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 6.6 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 6.7 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. Buck Hill Pond–Border Trail, 3 sights 6.3 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

8. Wallum Lake–Tri-State Marker Loop Trail, 3 sights 6.4 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

9. Douglas State Forest Beach–Eagle Bridge Trail, 4 sights 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:22 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 37 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Benson Mountain–Douglas State Forest Beach, 7 sights 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 4:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:57 PM
    2. Sunset6:48 PM
    3. Head back7:03 PM
    4. At your car8:30 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 8:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 360 ft climb · 178 min of walking

11. Wallum Pond Hill–Wallum Lake, 4 beaches 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
    2. Sunset6:48 PM
    3. Head back7:03 PM
    4. At your car7:09 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

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

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Dudley Pond & Douglas State Forest Beach via Southern New England Trunkline Trail 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:51 PM
    2. Sunset6:48 PM
    3. Head back7:03 PM
    4. At your car7:40 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 7:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 74 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint