Sunset hikes near Simmons Corner, 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. Lake Albert–Lake Mitchell, 3 lakes 4.5 mi away

   Be there by 6:29 PM

   1. Be there6:29 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Dark7:18 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:18 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Job Vaughn Road 7.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:13 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:13 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 20 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Old Moffitt Road 9.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:29 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 49 min of walking

4. Carbuncle Pond & Moosup Valley State Park Trail 8.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:29 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 120 min of walking

5. Bowdish Reservoir–Wilbur Pond, 4 lakes 7.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:22 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

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

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking

6. Chamberlain Pond–Border Trail, 6 sights 12.4 mi away

   Leave by 3:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:55 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car9:37 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 9:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.8 mi to the viewpoint · 480 ft climb · 307 min of walking

7. Chamberlain Pond–Kingsbury Pond, 7 sights 13.1 mi away

   Leave by 3:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:52 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car9:33 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

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

   5.8 mi to the viewpoint · 590 ft climb · 307 min of walking

8. Buck Hill Pond–Border Trail, 3 sights 12.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:35 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. John L Curran Upper Reservoir & John L Curran Lower Reservoir 13.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:15 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:15 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walking

10. Benson Mountain Trail–Buck Hill Yellow Dot, 8 sights 13.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car7:23 PM
    5. Dark7:18 PM

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

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

11. Benson Mountain–Douglas State Forest Beach, 7 sights 13.1 mi away

    Leave by 4:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:59 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car8:32 PM
    5. Dark7:18 PM

    Back at your car by 8:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Douglas State Forest Beach–Kingsbury Pond, 3 beaches 13.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car7:30 PM
    5. Dark7:18 PM

    Back at your car by 7:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 50 min of walking