Sunset hikes near Hulls Cove, 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. Cedar Swamp Mountain–Birch Spring, 14 sights 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 3:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car10:28 PM
   5. Dark7:32 PM

   Back at your car by 10:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1660 ft climb · 410 min of walking

2. Hadlock Falls–Sargent Mountain Pond, 9 sights 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 3:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car9:57 PM
   5. Dark7:32 PM

   Back at your car by 9:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1120 ft climb · 350 min of walking

3. Sargent Mountain–Jordan Pond, 14 sights 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 3:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car10:27 PM
   5. Dark7:32 PM

   Back at your car by 10:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1820 ft climb · 409 min of walking

4. The Triad–Day Mountain, 11 sights 2 mi away

   Leave by 4:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car8:35 PM
   5. Dark7:32 PM

   Back at your car by 8:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1280 ft climb · 183 min of walking

5. Sunset view–Bubble Pond, 4 lakes 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car8:43 PM
   5. Dark7:32 PM

   Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1200 ft climb · 207 min of walking

6. Birch Spring–Jordan Pond, 11 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car9:19 PM
   5. Dark7:32 PM

   Back at your car by 9:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1540 ft climb · 268 min of walking

7. Gilmore Peak–Sargent Mountain, 12 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car9:14 PM
   5. Dark7:32 PM

   Back at your car by 9:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1610 ft climb · 262 min of walking

8. Duck Brook Waterfall–Eagle Lake, 8 lakes 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car7:27 PM
   5. Dark7:32 PM

   Back at your car by 7:27 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 22 min of walking

9. South Bubble–Jordan Pond, 10 sights 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 4:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car9:07 PM
   5. Dark7:32 PM

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

   4.5 mi to the viewpoint · 420 ft climb · 230 min of walking

10. Jordan Pond–Eagle Lake, 13 sights 0.7 mi away

    Leave by 4:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:42 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car9:08 PM
    5. Dark7:32 PM

    Back at your car by 9:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.5 mi to the viewpoint · 360 ft climb · 231 min of walking

11. Bubble Pond–Eagle Lake Loop, 7 sights 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car8:00 PM
    5. Dark7:32 PM

    Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 91 min of walking

12. Cadillac Mountain–Sunset view, 7 sights 4.3 mi away

    Leave by 4:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:57 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car8:18 PM
    5. Dark7:32 PM

    Back at your car by 8:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1640 ft climb · 165 min of walking