Sunset hikes near Wescott Beach, 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 8.6 mi away

   Be there by 7:43 PM

   1. Be there7:43 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Dark8:35 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:35 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Chamberlain Pond–Border Trail, 6 sights 9.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:07 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car10:52 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 10:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.9 mi to the viewpoint · 500 ft climb · 311 min of walking

3. Old Moffitt Road 10.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:47 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 60 min of walking

4. Buck Hill Pond–Border Trail, 3 sights 9.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:30 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walking

5. Wallum Lake–Whitin Reservoir, 7 sights 9.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car9:22 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 9:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 129 min of walking

6. Border Trail–Hay Ride Trail, 6 sights 9.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:34 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Beaver Pond–Chamberlain Pond, 4 lakes 11 mi away

   Leave by 4:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:58 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car10:59 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 10:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.3 mi to the viewpoint · 470 ft climb · 326 min of walking

8. 200 Sportsmen Club–Bare Hill, 6 sights 11.6 mi away

   Leave by 4:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:11 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car11:41 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 11:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   8.0 mi to the viewpoint · 610 ft climb · 414 min of walking

9. Southern New England Railway via Grand Trunk Trail 12.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:46 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 55 min of walking

10. Job Vaughn Road 12.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
    2. Sunset8:03 PM
    3. Head back8:18 PM
    4. At your car8:29 PM
    5. Dark8:35 PM

    Back at your car by 8:29 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 27 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Chamberlain Pond & Southern New England Railway via Grand Trunk Trail 12.6 mi away

    Be there by 7:44 PM

    1. Be there7:44 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Dark8:35 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:35 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Midstate Trail 13 mi away

    Leave by 7:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:27 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Head back8:19 PM
    4. At your car8:31 PM
    5. Dark8:35 PM

    Back at your car by 8:31 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 29 min of walking