Sunset hikes near Rumford, 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. Monument Rock–Muskrat Pond, 6 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:15 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:15 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 26 min of walking

2. Central Pond 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:07 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:07 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walking

3. James V. Turner Reservoir & Turner Reservoir Loop Trail 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:27 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 48 min of walking

4. Drown Cove–Volpes Pond, 3 lakes 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:12 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:12 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Manchester Pond Reservoir 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:21 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 39 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Snapping Turtle Spring 4.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:08 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:08 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

7. Blue Trail 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:26 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 48 min of walking

8. South Loop Trail 9.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:55 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 8:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 181 min of walking

9. Oak Hill 7 mi away

   Leave by 5:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:57 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:32 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Pond 11 & Outer Loop Trail 10.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:09 PM
    2. Sunset6:48 PM
    3. Head back7:03 PM
    4. At your car8:21 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 158 min of walking

11. Outer Loop Trail 10.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
    2. Sunset6:48 PM
    3. Head back7:03 PM
    4. At your car7:36 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 7:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 68 min of walking

12. Peck Road 9.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
    2. Sunset6:48 PM
    3. Head back7:03 PM
    4. At your car7:15 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 7:15 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 25 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint