Sunset hikes near Steep Landing, 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. 73-22-0 Road 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Head back7:21 PM
   4. At your car8:06 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 89 min of walking

2. Old Route 9 3.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Head back7:21 PM
   4. At your car7:34 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:34 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 27 min of walking

3. Narraguagus Lake & 11-00-0 9.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Head back7:21 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 70 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Donnell Pond–Schoodic Beach, 6 sights 12.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Head back7:21 PM
   4. At your car7:22 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:22 PM — 14 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Wizard Pond–Caribou Loop, 3 sights 12.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Head back7:21 PM
   4. At your car7:22 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:22 PM — 14 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Black Mountain Road–Black Mt. Summit Trail, 4 sights 12.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Head back7:21 PM
   4. At your car7:22 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:22 PM — 14 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Graham Lake & Brick Yard Brook Road 12.4 mi away

   Be there by 6:47 PM

   1. Be there6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Dark7:37 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:37 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Allen Pond & Allen Road 12 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 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 · 54 min of walking

9. Lovejoy Pond & 30-02-3 Road 12 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Head back7:21 PM
   4. At your car7:48 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 55 min of walking

10. Great Pond via Down East Sunrise Trail 14 mi away

    Leave by 6:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:06 PM
    3. Head back7:21 PM
    4. At your car7:27 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 7:27 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

11. Black Mountain Road & Schoodic Mountain Trail 14.9 mi away

    Be there by 6:46 PM

    1. Be there6:46 PM
    2. Sunset7:06 PM
    3. Dark7:36 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:36 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Mic-Mac Pond Loop 14.9 mi away

    Be there by 6:45 PM

    1. Be there6:45 PM
    2. Sunset7:05 PM
    3. Dark7:35 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:35 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

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