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. Bowdish Reservoir–Wilbur Pond, 4 lakes 4.9 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

2. Lake Albert–Lake Mitchell, 3 lakes 8.6 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

3. Chamberlain Pond–Border Trail, 6 sights 9.7 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

4. Old Moffitt Road 10.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:48 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 82 min of walking

5. Buck Hill Pond–Border Trail, 3 sights 9.8 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

6. Dudley Pond–Border Trail, 3 sights 9.7 mi away

   Leave by 4:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:32 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car9:04 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 9:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.6 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 237 min of walking

7. Wallum Pond Hill–Border Trail, 3 sights 9.7 mi away

   Leave by 4:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:29 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car9:07 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 9:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.7 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 243 min of walking

8. 200 Sportsmen Club–Douglas State Forest Beach, 4 sights 11 mi away

   Leave by 3:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:44 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car9:46 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 9:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.3 mi to the viewpoint · 420 ft climb · 327 min of walking

9. 200 Sportsmen Club–Douglas State Forest Beach, 4 sights 11 mi away

   Leave by 3:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:43 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car9:45 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 9:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.3 mi to the viewpoint · 480 ft climb · 328 min of walking

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

    Leave by 4:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:41 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car8:47 PM
    5. Dark7:18 PM

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

    4.1 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 211 min of walking

11. Southern New England Railway via Southern New England Trunkline Trail 11.4 mi away

    Leave by 3:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:53 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car9:34 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

    Back at your car by 9:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.1 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 306 min of walking

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

    Leave by 6:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car7:32 PM
    5. Dark7:18 PM

    Back at your car by 7:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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