Sunset hikes near Franklin, 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. Great Pond via Down East Sunrise Trail 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car7:25 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 7:25 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Down East Sunrise Trail 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 155 min of walking

3. Diamond Road & Old Cherryfield Road 3.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car8:20 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 131 min of walking

4. Black Mountain Road & Schoodic Mountain Trail 4.9 mi away

   Be there by 6:44 PM

   1. Be there6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Dark7:34 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:34 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Long Pond Loop 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car7:25 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 7:25 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 14 min of walking

6. Donnell Pond–Schoodic Beach, 6 sights 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car7:20 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 7:20 PM — 14 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Rocky Ridge Road & Sanctuary Way 3.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

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

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 90 min of walking

8. Fire Road 403 via Old Pond Railway Trail 5.1 mi away

   Be there by 6:45 PM

   1. Be there6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Dark7:34 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:34 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Black Mountain Road–Black Mt. Summit Trail, 4 sights 7.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car7:20 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 7:20 PM — 14 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Narraguagus Lake & 11-00-0 8 mi away

    Leave by 6:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car7:52 PM
    5. Dark7:34 PM

    Back at your car by 7:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 70 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Wizard Pond–Caribou Loop, 3 sights 8 mi away

    Leave by 6:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car7:20 PM
    5. Dark7:34 PM

    Back at your car by 7:20 PM — 14 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. 11-00-0 8.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car8:11 PM
    5. Dark7:34 PM

    Back at your car by 8:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 109 min of walking