Sunset hikes near Seal Harbor, 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. Barr Hill–Jordan Pond, 5 sights 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Head back7:21 PM
   4. At your car7:52 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 900 ft climb · 89 min of walking

2. The Triad–Pemetic Mountain Northwest Trail, 3 sights 1 mi away

   Leave by 6:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Head back7:21 PM
   4. At your car7:40 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 780 ft climb · 60 min of walking

3. Penobscot Mountain–Sargent Mountain Pond, 4 sights 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Head back7:21 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 730 ft climb · 76 min of walking

4. Sunset view–Bubble Pond, 3 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Head back7:21 PM
   4. At your car7:47 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1180 ft climb · 87 min of walking

5. Upper Hadlock Pond–Giant Slide Trail, 3 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Head back7:21 PM
   4. At your car7:30 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:30 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 22 min of walking

6. Aunt Betty Pond Carriage Road & Bald Peak Trail 3.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:09 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 · 570 ft climb · 56 min of walking

7. Beech Mountain–Echo Lake Loop, 10 sights 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Head back7:21 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 590 ft climb · 87 min of walking

8. Long Pond–Echo Lake, 8 sights 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Head back7:21 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 650 ft climb · 60 min of walking

9. Mansell Mountain–Long Pond Loop, 13 sights 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:53 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.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 590 ft climb · 90 min of walking

10. Little Notch–Bernard Mountain, 4 summits 8.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 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 · 490 ft climb · 42 min of walking

11. Big Wood Trail 10.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car7:26 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 7:26 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking

12. Frazer Creek Bike Path–Mountain Brook Bike Path, 3 sights 12.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:17 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.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 53 min of walking

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