Sunset hikes near Cascade, 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 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:58 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 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Pogo Campsite Trail 11.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car7:30 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

   Back at your car by 7:30 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

4. Monument Knob–Appalachian National Scenic Viewpoint, 4 sights 11.5 mi away

   Leave by 3:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car10:59 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

   Back at your car by 10:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1530 ft climb · 442 min of walking

5. Frederick Overlook –Blue Balls, 6 sights 11.7 mi away

   Leave by 4:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car9:59 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 9:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.7 mi to the viewpoint · 770 ft climb · 315 min of walking

6. Fishing Creek Reservoir–Albatross, 11 sights 11.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car8:06 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Middletown Overlook–Black Locust, 7 sights 12.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car9:21 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 9:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. High Knob–Middletown Overlook, 8 sights 12.7 mi away

   Leave by 4:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car9:18 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 9:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. North Frederick Viewpoint–Blue Balls, 6 sights 12.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car9:09 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 9:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. Annapolis Rock & South Mountain State Park Viewpoint 13 mi away

    Leave by 6:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car7:30 PM
    5. Dark7:38 PM

    Back at your car by 7:30 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

11. Annapolis Rock Spring 13 mi away

    Leave by 6:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car7:30 PM
    5. Dark7:38 PM

    Back at your car by 7:30 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

12. Huggy Bear–Lawn Mower, 5 sights 13.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car8:00 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

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

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 74 min of walking