Sunset hikes near Bucks Mills, me

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. Jacob Buck Mountain–Kings Mountain, 8 sights 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 370 ft climb · 69 min of walking

2. Kings Mountain–Snowmobile Trail #8 Orrington Sunset Point, 5 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car7:35 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:35 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 27 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Capstone Sunset Point–Alamoosook Lake, 6 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Head back7:21 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 70 min of walking

4. Dead River Road & Picnic Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Head back7:21 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:28 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Alamoosook Lake via Snowmobile Trail #2 Bucksport 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Head back7:21 PM
   4. At your car7:48 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 57 min of walking

6. Craig Pond–Capstone Sunset Point, 8 sights 3.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Head back7:21 PM
   4. At your car7:23 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:23 PM — 13 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Snowmobile Trail #8 Orrington Sunset Point–Snowmobile Trail #7 Orrington, 3 sights 3.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 370 ft climb · 68 min of walking

8. Stuart Gross Sunset Point–Connector Trail, 4 sights 3.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Head back7:21 PM
   4. At your car7:26 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:26 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 12 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Hothole Pond & Snowmobile Flag Hill Bucksport via Diamond Road 4.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Head back7:21 PM
   4. At your car7:26 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:26 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 12 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Snowmobile Trail #4 Orrington 5.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car7:40 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 7:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 43 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Snowmobile Trail #1 Orrington–Snowmobile Trail #2 Orrington, 4 sights 5.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car7:37 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

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

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 32 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Phillips Lake & Snowmobile Dedham Trail 6.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:06 PM
    3. Head back7:21 PM
    4. At your car8:04 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

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

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 290 ft climb · 90 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

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