Sunset hikes near West Bangor, 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. Snowmobile Bangor Trail 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car7:30 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

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

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

2. Snowmobile ITS 82 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 48 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Snowmobile Trail #1 Orrington–Snowmobile Trail #2 Orrington, 4 sights 4 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 32 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Hermon Hill–Snowmobile Hermon - Tower Trail, 4 sights 4.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car9:30 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 9:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Sherwood Forest Path–Snowmobile R-R Trail Holden, 3 sights 5 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

6. Brewer Lake–Swetts Pond, 6 sights 6 mi away

   Leave by 5:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 125 min of walking

7. Swetts Pond–Snowmobile Trail #3 Orrington, 5 sights 6 mi away

   Leave by 6:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 77 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Snowmobile Trail 2 Glenburn 5 mi away

   Leave by 4:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car9:10 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 9:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. Pushaw Lake–Snowmobile Pushaw Lake Crossing, 4 sights 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 130 min of walking

10. Arboretum Trail–Main Road, 4 sights 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car8:11 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 8:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 97 min of walking

11. Snowmobile Trail #4 Orrington 7.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car7:40 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

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

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 43 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Snowmobile R-R Trail Holden–Snowmobile Trail 10c Brewer, 3 sights 8 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