Sunset hikes near Trenton, 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. Big Wood Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car7:22 PM
   5. Dark7:33 PM

   Back at your car by 7:22 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking

2. HC Haynes 2nd Right Road & HC Haynes Logging Road 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car7:29 PM
   5. Dark7:33 PM

   Back at your car by 7:29 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 23 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Sargent Mountain–Giant Slide Trail, 3 sights 7.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark7:32 PM

   Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1070 ft climb · 117 min of walking

4. Parkman Mountain–Aunt Betty Pond Carriage Road, 3 sights 7.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car8:09 PM
   5. Dark7:32 PM

   Back at your car by 8:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 890 ft climb · 127 min of walking

5. Cedar Swamp Mountain–Birch Spring, 14 sights 8.5 mi away

   Leave by 3:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car10:28 PM
   5. Dark7:32 PM

   Back at your car by 10:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1660 ft climb · 410 min of walking

6. Hadlock Falls–Sargent Mountain Pond, 9 sights 8.5 mi away

   Leave by 3:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car9:57 PM
   5. Dark7:32 PM

   Back at your car by 9:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1120 ft climb · 350 min of walking

7. The Triad–Day Mountain, 11 sights 8.7 mi away

   Leave by 4:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car8:35 PM
   5. Dark7:32 PM

   Back at your car by 8:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1280 ft climb · 183 min of walking

8. Long Pond–Beech Mountain Loop Trail, 5 sights 8.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:32 PM

   Back at your car by 7:28 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 25 min of walking

9. Mansell Mountain–Long Pond, 5 sights 8.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:32 PM

   Back at your car by 7:28 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 25 min of walking

10. Beech Mountain–Long Pond, 5 sights 8.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
    2. Sunset7:03 PM
    3. Head back7:18 PM
    4. At your car7:31 PM
    5. Dark7:32 PM

    Back at your car by 7:31 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 37 min of walking

11. Gilmore Peak–Parkman Mountain, 4 summits 9.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
    2. Sunset7:03 PM
    3. Head back7:18 PM
    4. At your car7:40 PM
    5. Dark7:32 PM

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

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 500 ft climb · 61 min of walking

12. Sunset view–Bubble Pond, 4 lakes 9.1 mi away

    Leave by 4:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:42 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car8:43 PM
    5. Dark7:32 PM

    Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1200 ft climb · 207 min of walking