Sunset hikes near Saylesville Highlands, 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. Manchester Pond Reservoir & Luther's Reservoir 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 70 min of walking

2. Snapping Turtle Spring 6.3 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

3. Central Pond 5.8 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

4. James V. Turner Reservoir & Turner Reservoir Loop Trail 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:04 PM

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

5. Wolf Hill–Mary Mowry Trail (Green) Viewpoint, 8 sights 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:33 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 52 min of walking

6. Mercer Trail (Blue) Viewpoint–Mountaindale Reservoir, 4 sights 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:12 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:12 PM — 5 min before dark.

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

7. Burlingame Loop Trail & Cedar Swamp Trail 5.7 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

8. Grape Trail (White) & Ridge Trail via Mercy Loop 8.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:17 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 28 min of walking

9. Joes Rock Pond 9.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:11 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.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 34 min of walking

10. South Loop Trail 10.2 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

11. Warner Trail 10.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:14 PM

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

    Back at your car by 7:14 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 25 min of walking

12. Sunrise Hill & Lookout Point via Warner Trail 10.4 mi away

    Leave by 4:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:53 PM
    2. Sunset6:48 PM
    3. Head back7:03 PM
    4. At your car8:35 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 8:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 187 min of walking