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. Newman Hill–Caribou Bog Trails Loop, 4 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car7:31 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:31 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Dirigo Pines Nature Trail & I-95 Trail 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car7:34 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:34 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 26 min of walking

3. Lost Pond–Dirigo Pines Nature Trail, 3 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car7:27 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:27 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walking

4. Frog Pond–Lost Pond, 5 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car7:40 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 38 min of walking

5. Frog Pond–Lost Pond, 5 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car8:15 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 112 min of walking

6. Pushaw Lake–Snowmobile Pushaw Lake Crossing, 4 sights 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 130 min of walking

7. Snowmobile Trail 2 Glenburn 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car9:10 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

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

   4.4 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 219 min of walking

8. Snowmobile Bangor Trail 1 mi away

   Leave by 5:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 104 min of walking

9. Deer Trail–Loop Road, 5 sights 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car7:41 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 38 min of walking

10. Veazie Railroad & Walden Parke Trail 1.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car7:40 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 7:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 36 min of walking

11. Davis Pond & Snowmobile Trail 2c Eddington via Snowmobile ITS 107 4.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
    2. Sunset7:06 PM
    3. Head back7:21 PM
    4. At your car7:37 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 7:37 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 33 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Chemo Pond–Snowmobile Trail 1c Eddington, 4 sights 4.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
    2. Sunset7:06 PM
    3. Head back7:21 PM
    4. At your car7:37 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 7:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 34 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint