Sunset hikes near Old Town, 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. Snowmobile Trail 5c Bradley via Snowmobile ITS 107 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 76 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Snowmobile Trail 5c Bradley & Spring Hill Farm Road 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

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

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 68 min of walking

3. Davis Pond–Snowmobile Trail 2m Eddington, 3 sights 4 mi away

   Leave by 3:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car10:13 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

   Back at your car by 10:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.9 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 345 min of walking

4. Newman Hill–Caribou Bog Trails Loop, 4 sights 4.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:33 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

   Back at your car by 7:33 PM — 6 min before dark.

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

5. Chemo Pond–Snowmobile Trail 1c Eddington, 4 sights 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:39 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

   Back at your car by 7:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 34 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Frog Pond–Lost Pond, 5 sights 3.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 112 min of walking

7. Frog Pond–Lost Pond, 5 sights 4.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:41 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 38 min of walking

8. Lost Pond–Dirigo Pines Nature Trail, 3 sights 4.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

   Back at your car by 7:28 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walking

9. Dirigo Pines Nature Trail & I-95 Trail 5 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:36 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

   Back at your car by 7:36 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 26 min of walking

10. McLaughlin Road & South Buzzy Brook Trail 5.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Head back7:23 PM
    4. At your car7:59 PM
    5. Dark7:38 PM

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

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 71 min of walking

11. Veazie Railroad & Walden Parke Trail 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car7:42 PM
    5. Dark7:39 PM

    Back at your car by 7:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 36 min of walking

12. Deer Trail–Loop Road, 5 sights 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car7:43 PM
    5. Dark7:39 PM

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

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 38 min of walking