Sunset hikes near Villa Vaughn, 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. Newman Hill–Caribou Bog Trails Loop, 4 sights 2.5 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

2. Pushaw Lake–Snowmobile Trail 2 Glenburn, 3 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car8:09 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

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

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 91 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Snowmobile Trail 2 Glenburn 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car9:12 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

   Back at your car by 9:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.4 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 219 min of walking

4. Snowmobile Bangor Trail 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car8:15 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

   Back at your car by 8:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 104 min of walking

5. Veazie Railroad & Walden Parke Trail 1.9 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

6. Deer Trail–Loop Road, 5 sights 1.9 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

7. Hermon Hill–Snowmobile Hermon - Tower Trail, 4 sights 5.7 mi away

   Leave by 4:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car9:31 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

   Back at your car by 9:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.1 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 259 min of walking

8. Snowmobile ITS 107 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 4:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car9:39 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

   Back at your car by 9:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.3 mi to the viewpoint · 320 ft climb · 274 min of walking

9. Dirigo Pines Nature Trail & I-95 Trail 4.6 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. 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

11. Frog Pond–Lost Pond, 5 sights 4.7 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

12. Frog Pond–Lost Pond, 5 sights 4.7 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