Sunset hikes near Silver Lake, 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. John L Curran Upper Reservoir & John L Curran Lower Reservoir 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car7:41 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:41 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walking

2. Wolf Hill–Mary Mowry Trail (Green) Viewpoint, 8 sights 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 52 min of walking

3. Mercer Trail (Blue) Viewpoint–Mountaindale Reservoir, 4 sights 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car7:38 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:38 PM — 6 min before dark.

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

4. Monument Rock–Muskrat Pond, 6 sights 10.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car7:41 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 7:41 PM — 1 min before dark.

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

5. Drown Cove–Volpes Pond, 3 lakes 9.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car7:38 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 7:38 PM — 4 min before dark.

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

6. Central Pond 8 mi away

   Leave by 6:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car7:34 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:34 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walking

7. James V. Turner Reservoir & Turner Reservoir Loop Trail 8 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 48 min of walking

8. Mary Mowry Trail (Green) Viewpoint–Wolf Hill Viewpoint, 6 sights 7.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car8:06 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

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

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

9. Mercy Loop & Ridge Trail 13.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 44 min of walking

10. Manchester Pond Reservoir 12.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
    2. Sunset7:14 PM
    3. Head back7:29 PM
    4. At your car7:47 PM
    5. Dark7:43 PM

    Back at your car by 7:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. Snapping Turtle Spring 11.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:14 PM
    3. Head back7:29 PM
    4. At your car7:34 PM
    5. Dark7:43 PM

    Back at your car by 7:34 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

12. Peck Road 13.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:14 PM
    3. Head back7:29 PM
    4. At your car7:41 PM
    5. Dark7:43 PM

    Back at your car by 7:41 PM — 1 min before dark.

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