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 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:33 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

   Back at your car by 7:33 PM — 6 min before dark.

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

2. Snowmobile ITS 107 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 4:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car9:39 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

   Back at your car by 9:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.3 mi to the viewpoint · 320 ft climb · 274 min of walking

3. Frog Pond–Lost Pond, 5 sights 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

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

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

4. Frog Pond–Lost Pond, 5 sights 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:41 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

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

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

5. Lost Pond–Dirigo Pines Nature Trail, 3 sights 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

   Back at your car by 7:28 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walking

6. Dirigo Pines Nature Trail & I-95 Trail 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:36 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

   Back at your car by 7:36 PM — 3 min before dark.

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

7. Veazie Railroad & Walden Parke Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

   Back at your car by 7:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 36 min of walking

8. Deer Trail–Loop Road, 5 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 38 min of walking

9. Snowmobile Trail 5c Bradley & Spring Hill Farm Road 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

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

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 68 min of walking

10. Davis Pond & Snowmobile Trail 2c Eddington via Snowmobile ITS 107 5.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Head back7:23 PM
    4. At your car7:38 PM
    5. Dark7:38 PM

    Back at your car by 7:38 PM — 0 min before dark.

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

11. Chemo Pond–Snowmobile Trail 1c Eddington, 4 sights 5.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Head back7:23 PM
    4. At your car7:39 PM
    5. Dark7:38 PM

    Back at your car by 7:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Pushaw Lake–Snowmobile Pushaw Lake Crossing, 4 sights 5.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car8:30 PM
    5. Dark7:39 PM

    Back at your car by 8:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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