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. Tom Jones Mountain–Parker Cabin Mountain Loop, 6 sights 2 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark7:49 PM

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

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 46 min of walking

2. Black Rock Mountain–Tom Jones Mountain, 4 summits 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark7:49 PM

   Back at your car by 8:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 460 ft climb · 85 min of walking

3. Lake Skannatati–Ramapo-Dunderberg Viewpoint, 9 sights 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 4:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car9:35 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 9:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1070 ft climb · 257 min of walking

4. Nurian Sunset Point–Green Pond Loop, 5 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car7:52 PM
   5. Dark7:49 PM

   Back at your car by 7:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 41 min of walking

5. Ramapo-Dunderberg Viewpoint–Dunning Trail, 3 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark7:49 PM

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

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 420 ft climb · 105 min of walking

6. Lake Stahahe–Lake Skannatati, 9 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark7:49 PM

   Back at your car by 8:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 540 ft climb · 119 min of walking

7. Little Long Pond–Ramapo-Dunderberg Viewpoint Loop, 4 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark7:49 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 520 ft climb · 93 min of walking

8. Surebridge Mountain–Little Long Pond, 6 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark7:49 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 470 ft climb · 83 min of walking

9. Torne View–Hilburn-Torne-Sebago Trail, 4 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 5:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car8:53 PM
   5. Dark7:49 PM

   Back at your car by 8:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 750 ft climb · 164 min of walking

10. Hillburn-Torne Sebago Trail–Reeves Brook Trail Loop, 4 sights 1.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
    2. Sunset7:21 PM
    3. Head back7:36 PM
    4. At your car8:20 PM
    5. Dark7:49 PM

    Back at your car by 8:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 770 ft climb · 109 min of walking

11. Kakiat Trail–Pine Meadow Trail, 5 sights 1.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
    2. Sunset7:21 PM
    3. Head back7:36 PM
    4. At your car8:04 PM
    5. Dark7:49 PM

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

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 630 ft climb · 75 min of walking

12. Island Pond–Lake Skannatati, 8 sights 3.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:53 PM
    2. Sunset7:21 PM
    3. Head back7:36 PM
    4. At your car8:32 PM
    5. Dark7:49 PM

    Back at your car by 8:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 550 ft climb · 123 min of walking