Sunset hikes near Claysville, 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. Broom Sedge Loop Trail–Old Field Loop Trail, 4 sights 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car7:32 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:32 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

2. Brookeville Knolls Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car9:01 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 9:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 190 min of walking

3. Pile Of Rocks–Quartz Rock Outcropping, 6 sights 3.1 mi away

   Be there by 6:50 PM

   1. Be there6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Dark7:37 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:37 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Hidden Pond–Chestnut Oak Trail, 4 sights 3.1 mi away

   Be there by 6:50 PM

   1. Be there6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Dark7:37 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:37 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Blue Bird Loop Trail–Old Field Loop Trail, 4 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car7:29 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

   Back at your car by 7:29 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. ICC Trail & Kengla Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car8:43 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 156 min of walking

7. Olney Mill Family Park Trails 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car8:45 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 160 min of walking

8. Butterfly Trail 3.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car7:31 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:31 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

9. Chestnut Oak Trail & Fern Valley Trail 3.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:33 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:33 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walking

10. Washington Grove Forest Preserve - West Woods & Washington Grove Forest Preserve - East Woods via 4th Avenue 4.9 mi away

    Be there by 6:51 PM

    1. Be there6:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Dark7:38 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:38 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Lake Bernard Frank–ICC Trail, 4 sights 5 mi away

    Leave by 6:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car7:41 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

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

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking

12. ICC Trail 5.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car7:38 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 7:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 28 min of walking