Sunset hikes near Araby View, md

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. Thomas Farm Loop Trail 0.4 mi away

   Be there by 6:52 PM

   1. Be there6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Dark7:39 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:39 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Lake Linganore–Lake Marian, 3 lakes 5.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car7:41 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

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

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walking

3. Bootjack Spring–Black Locust, 6 sights 10.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

   Back at your car by 7:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 45 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Prescott Road (Closed) & Timber Ridge Trail 7.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 133 min of walking

5. Mound Builder–Pine Grove Trail, 4 sights 8.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car9:15 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

   Back at your car by 9:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 215 min of walking

6. Lewisdale Trail–Logger's Trail, 6 sights 8.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car9:29 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

   Back at your car by 9:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.7 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 248 min of walking

7. Hyattstown Mill Road–Pine Grove Trail, 4 sights 7.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car7:40 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

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

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 27 min of walking

8. Lock 27 10.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:33 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

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

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

9. High Knob–Middletown Overlook Loop, 6 sights 10.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:30 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

   Back at your car by 7:30 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

10. Fishing Creek Reservoir–Albatross, 11 sights 10.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car8:08 PM
    5. Dark7:39 PM

    Back at your car by 8:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 91 min of walking

11. Middletown Overlook–Black Locust, 7 sights 10.6 mi away

    Leave by 4:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:52 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car9:22 PM
    5. Dark7:39 PM

    Back at your car by 9:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.3 mi to the viewpoint · 520 ft climb · 235 min of walking

12. Frederick Overlook –Middletown Overlook, 5 sights 10.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car8:01 PM
    5. Dark7:39 PM

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

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 63 min of walking