Sunset hikes near Vernon, 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. Job Vaughn Road 8.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:11 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:11 PM — 5 min before dark.

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

2. Lake Albert–Lake Mitchell, 3 lakes 9 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

3. Teeter Totter 9.1 mi away

   Be there by 6:27 PM

   1. Be there6:27 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Dark7:15 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:15 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Dead Shed & New London Turnpike 10.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

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

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 70 min of walking

5. John L Curran Upper Reservoir & John L Curran Lower Reservoir 11.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:13 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:13 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walking

6. Noah Ark Road 11.7 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

7. Tippecansett Trail 11.9 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. Green Falls Road 12.1 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

9. Pachaug State Forest Viewpoint 12.2 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

10. Tarbox Pond–Lego Loop, 5 sights 11 mi away

    Leave by 6:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
    2. Sunset6:47 PM
    3. Head back7:02 PM
    4. At your car7:09 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 7:09 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walking

11. Old Moffitt Road 14.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:03 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.

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

12. Wolf Hill–Mary Mowry Trail (Green) Viewpoint, 8 sights 17 mi away

    Leave by 6:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
    2. Sunset6:47 PM
    3. Head back7:02 PM
    4. At your car7:31 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 7:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 52 min of walking

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