AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near Howland, 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.

6 of 12 spots
  1. McLaughlin Road & South Buzzy Brook Trail 17.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:06 PM
    3. Head back7:21 PM
    4. At your car7:57 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

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

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 71 min of walking

  2. Johnson Brook Sunset Point & Johnson Brook Trail 19.3 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 · 13 min of walking

  3. Birch Stream Trail & Haynes Ridge Trail 20.5 mi away

    Be there by 6:46 PM

    1. Be there6:46 PM
    2. Sunset7:06 PM
    3. Dark7:36 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:36 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  4. Lady Slipper Trail–Pushaw Stream Trail Loop, 4 sights 19 mi away

    Leave by 6:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car7:25 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 7:25 PM — 12 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking

  5. Beech Trail–Lady Slipper Trail, 3 sights 19.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car7:24 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 7:24 PM — 13 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

  6. Diamond Road 18.1 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

  7. Carter Meadow Road & Spruce Loop Trail 19.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
    2. Sunset7:06 PM
    3. Head back7:21 PM
    4. At your car7:41 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 7:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 39 min of walking

  8. Balsam Trail & Birch Stream Trail 20.4 mi away

    Be there by 6:46 PM

    1. Be there6:46 PM
    2. Sunset7:06 PM
    3. Dark7:36 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:36 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  9. Interconnected Trail System 84 19.7 mi away

    Be there by 6:46 PM

    1. Be there6:46 PM
    2. Sunset7:06 PM
    3. Dark7:36 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:36 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  10. Old County Road 21.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:43 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 — 12 min before dark.

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

  11. Newman Hill–Caribou Bog Trails Loop, 4 sights 23.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car7:31 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 7:31 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  12. Horseback Road 24.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
    2. Sunset7:05 PM
    3. Head back7:20 PM
    4. At your car7:41 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

    Back at your car by 7:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 40 min of walking