Sunset view
This overlook on the Acadia Scenic Byway sits at 1,459 feet, facing 240° with the land dropping 828 feet within 600 meters. Several peaks appear to the southwest and west: Pemetic Mountain at 1.3 miles, The Bubble, South Bubble, and North Bubble clustered between 1.4 miles out, and Conners Nubble to the west-northwest at the same distance. Farther off, Penobscot Mountain and Sargent Mountain lie at 2.2 miles to the southwest and west-southwest, with Fern Spring visible at the same distance to the west. The facing direction points toward the sunset side of the compass, roughly 30 degrees off square, so evening light crosses the view from this angle. Sunset times shift across the year, from 20:21 at the June solstice to 15:57 at the December solstice, with the September equinox close to the March equinox at around 18:30-18:45. Brewer, Bangor, and Orono lie 40 to 43 miles to the northwest and north-northwest. Old Soaker Overlook precedes this stop on the byway, with Hawk Watch next along the route.
What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- Pemetic Mountain1,242 ftsouthwest · 1.3 mi
- Conners Nubble567 ftwest-northwest · 1.3 mi
- The Bubble733 ftsouthwest · 1.4 mi
- South Bubble756 ftsouthwest · 1.4 mi
- North Bubble863 ftwest-southwest · 1.4 mi
- Penobscot Mountain1,179 ftsouthwest · 2.2 mi
- Sargent Mountain1,362 ftwest-southwest · 2.2 mi
- Fern Spring1,035 ftwest · 2.2 mi
Light
This overlook faces sunset — 30° off square to it.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 06:37 | 18:45 | 18:07 |
| June solstice | 04:50 | 20:21 | 19:37 |
| September equinox | 06:21 | 18:32 | 17:54 |
| December solstice | 07:06 | 15:57 | 15:09 |
Local time (America/New_York). Computed for this exact position.
Where it is
- Brewer40.4 mi northwest
- Bangor41.0 mi northwest
- Orono42.8 mi north-northwest
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How high is Sunset view?
Sunset view sits at about 1,459 feet (445 m).
What can you see from Sunset view?
From Sunset view: Pemetic Mountain (SW, 1.3 mi); Conners Nubble (WNW, 1.3 mi); The Bubble (SW, 1.4 mi); South Bubble (SW, 1.4 mi).
Is Sunset view better at sunrise or sunset?
Sunset. The land falls away from Sunset view toward the sunset, so at sunrise the light is behind you. Exact times shift through the year; the page shows the current window.
What is the nearest town to Sunset view?
Brewer, 40 miles NW of Sunset view.
What is the next lookout after Sunset view?
Hawk Watch is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after Sunset view.
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Day trips start here
- Acadia National Park · 10 mi
- Surry · 17 mi
- Ellsworth · 20 mi
- Orland · 29 mi
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