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. The Triad–Pemetic Mountain Northwest Trail, 3 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car7:38 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 7:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 780 ft climb · 60 min of walking

2. Birch Spring–Jordan Pond, 5 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 5:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

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

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 990 ft climb · 122 min of walking

3. Cedar Swamp Mountain–Birch Spring, 14 sights 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 3:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car10:30 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 10:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Cadillac North Ridge Viewpoint–Jordan Pond, 8 sights 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car9:12 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

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

   3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1280 ft climb · 228 min of walking

5. Barr Hill–Jordan Pond, 5 sights 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 7:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 900 ft climb · 89 min of walking

6. Jordan Pond–Bubble Pond, 7 sights 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car8:49 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 910 ft climb · 172 min of walking

7. Hadlock Falls–Sargent Mountain Pond, 9 sights 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 3:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car9:59 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 9:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Sunset view–Bubble Pond, 3 sights 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 7:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1180 ft climb · 87 min of walking

9. Penobscot Mountain–Sargent Mountain Pond, 4 sights 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car7:48 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 7:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 730 ft climb · 76 min of walking

10. Dorr Mountain–Cadillac Mountain, 7 sights 1.6 mi away

    Leave by 4:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car8:22 PM
    5. Dark7:34 PM

    Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1620 ft climb · 169 min of walking

11. Cadillac Mountain–Sunset view, 7 sights 1.6 mi away

    Leave by 4:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car8:19 PM
    5. Dark7:34 PM

    Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1640 ft climb · 165 min of walking

12. Sargent Mountain–Giant Slide Trail, 3 sights 1.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:30 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car8:02 PM
    5. Dark7:34 PM

    Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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