Sunset hikes near Blackberry Hills, 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. Appalachian National Scenic Trail 9.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

   Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 63 min of walking

2. Appalachian National Scenic Viewpoint via Appalachian National Scenic Trail 9.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

   Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 63 min of walking

3. Fishing Creek Reservoir–Albatross, 11 sights 13.7 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

4. Middletown Overlook–Black Locust, 7 sights 14.7 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

5. High Knob–Middletown Overlook, 8 sights 15 mi away

   Leave by 4:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car9:20 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

   Back at your car by 9:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.2 mi to the viewpoint · 400 ft climb · 227 min of walking

6. North Frederick Viewpoint–Blue Balls, 6 sights 15.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car9:11 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

   Back at your car by 9:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 410 ft climb · 208 min of walking

7. Bootjack Spring–Catoctin Trail, 5 sights 16.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

   Back at your car by 8:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 830 ft climb · 112 min of walking

8. Kubla Khan & Powerline Trail via Yellow Poplar 16.9 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

9. Frederick Overlook –Middletown Overlook, 5 sights 17.1 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

10. Black Locust–Blue Balls, 4 sights 14.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car7:38 PM
    5. Dark7:39 PM

    Back at your car by 7:38 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 24 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Old Road 16.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:13 PM
    3. Head back7:28 PM
    4. At your car7:30 PM
    5. Dark7:39 PM

    Back at your car by 7:30 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

12. Greenbrier State Park Beach–Bartmans Hill Trail, 3 sights 16.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
    2. Sunset7:13 PM
    3. Head back7:28 PM
    4. At your car8:00 PM
    5. Dark7:40 PM

    Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 380 ft climb · 72 min of walking