Sunset hikes near North Ellsworth, 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. Leave by 6:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:05 PM
    3. Head back7:20 PM
    4. At your car7:25 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

    Back at your car by 7:25 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

  2. Leave by 6:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:06 PM
    3. Head back7:21 PM
    4. At your car7:25 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 7:25 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 12 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  3. Leave by 6:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:06 PM
    3. Head back7:21 PM
    4. At your car7:25 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 7:25 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 12 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  4. Oak Hill Trail 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
    2. Sunset7:06 PM
    3. Head back7:21 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 · 110 ft climb · 30 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  5. Leave by 6:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:06 PM
    3. Head back7:21 PM
    4. At your car7:36 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 7:36 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walking

  6. Leave by 6:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
    2. Sunset7:05 PM
    3. Head back7:20 PM
    4. At your car7:32 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

    Back at your car by 7:32 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 25 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  7. Leave by 6:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
    2. Sunset7:06 PM
    3. Head back7:21 PM
    4. At your car7:58 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 78 min of walking

  8. Leave by 5:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:06 PM
    3. Head back7:21 PM
    4. At your car8:36 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

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

    2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 138 min of walking

  9. Little Burnt Pond 3.8 mi away

    Leave by 4:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:57 PM
    2. Sunset7:06 PM
    3. Head back7:21 PM
    4. At your car9:07 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

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

    3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 540 ft climb · 216 min of walking

  10. Leave by 6:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:05 PM
    3. Head back7:20 PM
    4. At your car7:59 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

    Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 290 ft climb · 83 min of walking

  11. Otis Beach 3.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
    2. Sunset7:06 PM
    3. Head back7:21 PM
    4. At your car7:45 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

    Back at your car by 7:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 56 min of walking

  12. Leave by 6:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
    2. Sunset7:05 PM
    3. Head back7:20 PM
    4. At your car7:45 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

    Back at your car by 7:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 51 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint