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. Cadillac North Ridge Viewpoint–Jordan Pond, 8 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 4:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car9:10 PM
   5. Dark7:32 PM

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

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

2. Dorr Mountain–Cadillac Mountain, 7 sights 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 4:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car8:20 PM
   5. Dark7:32 PM

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

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

3. Cadillac Mountain–Sunset view, 7 sights 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 4:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car8:18 PM
   5. Dark7:32 PM

   Back at your car by 8:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Sunset view–Bubble Pond, 3 sights 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:32 PM

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Jordan Pond–Bubble Pond, 7 sights 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car8:47 PM
   5. Dark7:32 PM

   Back at your car by 8:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Barr Hill–Jordan Pond, 5 sights 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:48 PM
   5. Dark7:32 PM

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

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

7. Cedar Swamp Mountain–Birch Spring, 14 sights 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 3:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car10:28 PM
   5. Dark7:32 PM

   Back at your car by 10:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Hadlock Falls–Sargent Mountain Pond, 9 sights 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 3:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car9:57 PM
   5. Dark7:32 PM

   Back at your car by 9:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. The Triad–Pemetic Mountain Northwest Trail, 3 sights 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:36 PM
   5. Dark7:32 PM

   Back at your car by 7:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. Gilmore Peak–Sargent Mountain, 6 sights 2 mi away

    Leave by 5:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:30 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car8:04 PM
    5. Dark7:32 PM

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

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1190 ft climb · 118 min of walking

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

    Leave by 5:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car8:09 PM
    5. Dark7:32 PM

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

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

12. Penobscot Mountain–Sargent Mountain Pond, 4 sights 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car7:46 PM
    5. Dark7:32 PM

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

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