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. Mill Pond 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:33 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 54 min of walking

2. Down East Sunrise Trail 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car7:52 PM
   5. Dark7:33 PM

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

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 69 min of walking

3. Spring Hole Pond 8.6 mi away

   Be there by 6:43 PM

   1. Be there6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Dark7:33 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:33 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. West Pike Brook Pond 8.6 mi away

   Be there by 6:43 PM

   1. Be there6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Dark7:33 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:33 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Tunk Maintain Ridge Viewpoint–Mud Pond, 4 lakes 8.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 920 ft climb · 112 min of walking

6. Horseshoe Pond 8.7 mi away

   Be there by 6:43 PM

   1. Be there6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Dark7:33 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:33 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. West Pike Brook Pond 8.7 mi away

   Be there by 6:43 PM

   1. Be there6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Dark7:33 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:33 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Wizard Pond–Caribou Loop, 3 sights 8.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car7:20 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 7:20 PM — 14 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Mic-Mac Pond Loop 9.2 mi away

   Be there by 6:43 PM

   1. Be there6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Dark7:33 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:33 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Donnell Pond–Schoodic Beach, 6 sights 9.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car7:20 PM
    5. Dark7:34 PM

    Back at your car by 7:20 PM — 14 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Black Mountain Road–Black Mt. Summit Trail, 4 sights 9.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car7:20 PM
    5. Dark7:34 PM

    Back at your car by 7:20 PM — 14 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. 11-00-0 9.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:47 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.

    2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 109 min of walking