AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near Dow Pines, 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.

2 of 12 spots
  1. 01-16-0 Road 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car7:57 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 69 min of walking

  2. Horseback Road 7.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car7:43 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 7:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 40 min of walking

  3. Bald Bluff Trail 9.1 mi away

    Be there by 6:47 PM

    1. Be there6:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Dark7:37 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:37 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  4. Old Route 9 10 mi away

    Leave by 6:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
    2. Sunset7:06 PM
    3. Head back7:21 PM
    4. At your car7:34 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 7:34 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 27 min of walking

  5. Lovejoy Pond & 30-02-3 Road 9.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:18 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 · 80 ft climb · 55 min of walking

  6. Old County Road 11.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Head back7:23 PM
    4. At your car7:25 PM
    5. Dark7:38 PM

    Back at your car by 7:25 PM — 13 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  7. Lead Mountain & Bear Pond Road 13.5 mi away

    Leave by 4:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:06 PM
    3. Head back7:21 PM
    4. At your car8:34 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1200 ft climb · 180 min of walking

  8. Halfmile Pond–Amherst Mountains Community Forest Viewpoint, 4 sights 12.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:46 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car8:15 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 8:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 360 ft climb · 113 min of walking

  9. Halfmile Pond Road & Trout Pond Road 12.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:46 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car8:14 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 113 min of walking

  10. 73-22-0 Road 12.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
    2. Sunset7:06 PM
    3. Head back7:21 PM
    4. At your car8:06 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 89 min of walking

  11. Allen Pond & Allen Road 13.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
    2. Sunset7:06 PM
    3. Head back7:21 PM
    4. At your car7:49 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 7:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 54 min of walking

  12. 35-11-0 Road & Bowers Pitch Road 13.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
    2. Sunset7:06 PM
    3. Head back7:21 PM
    4. At your car7:47 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 7:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 53 min of walking