Sunset hikes near Schoodic, 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 6:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car7:22 PM
    5. Dark7:34 PM

    Back at your car by 7:22 PM — 12 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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. Long Pond Loop 3.2 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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. Leave by 5:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car8:01 PM
    5. Dark7:34 PM

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

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 920 ft climb · 112 min of walking

  12. 11-00-0 5.9 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