Sunset hikes

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. Old Glen Summit 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 7:44 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. State Game Lands Number 119 Sunset Point & Old Glen Summit 1.6 mi away

   Be there by 7:07 PM

   1. Be there7:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Dark7:54 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:54 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. D&L Trail 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car8:52 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 8:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 148 min of walking

4. State Game Lands Number 187 Sunset Point via D&L Trail 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car10:26 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 10:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.3 mi to the viewpoint · 490 ft climb · 331 min of walking

5. Fountain Lake via D&L Trail 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car10:27 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 10:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.9 mi to the viewpoint · 480 ft climb · 346 min of walking

6. Crystal Lake & Fountain Lake via D&L Trail 4.8 mi away

   Be there by 7:07 PM

   1. Be there7:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Dark7:54 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:54 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Solomon Gap via Penobscot Lane 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 7:45 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Olympus Pond 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 610 ft climb · 62 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Boulder Field–Bear Trail, 5 sights 7.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 50 min of walking

10. Township Highway 433 7.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car7:49 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 7:49 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 21 min of walking

11. Heslop Road 8.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car7:49 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 7:49 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 20 min of walking

12. Bear Trail–Boundary Trail, 3 sights 8.8 mi away

    Leave by 3:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:46 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car10:40 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 10:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    7.2 mi to the viewpoint · 820 ft climb · 379 min of walking