Sunset hikes near Burkittsville, 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 & Old Road 8.8 mi away

   Be there by 6:53 PM

   1. Be there6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Dark7:40 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:40 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. White Oak Trail & Yellow Poplar 9.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

   Back at your car by 7:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 38 min of walking

3. Bootjack Spring–Black Locust, 6 sights 9.8 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. Gordon Pond–Butterfly Alley Trail, 5 sights 10 mi away

   Be there by 6:53 PM

   1. Be there6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Dark7:40 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:40 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Frederick Overlook –Middletown Overlook, 5 sights 10.3 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

6. High Knob–Middletown Overlook Loop, 6 sights 10.3 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

7. Black Locust–Blue Balls, 4 sights 9.7 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

8. North Frederick Viewpoint & Black Locust 9.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

   Back at your car by 7:37 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 25 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Black Locust & White Oak Trail 9.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:41 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

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

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 35 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. South Mountain State Park Sunset Point–Greenbrier Lake, 4 beaches 9.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
    2. Sunset7:13 PM
    3. Head back7:28 PM
    4. At your car8:05 PM
    5. Dark7:40 PM

    Back at your car by 8:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 560 ft climb · 86 min of walking

11. Black Rock–Greenbrier Lake, 4 beaches 9.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
    2. Sunset7:13 PM
    3. Head back7:28 PM
    4. At your car8:04 PM
    5. Dark7:40 PM

    Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 540 ft climb · 83 min of walking

12. Greenbrier State Park Beach–Bartmans Hill Trail, 3 sights 9.5 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

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