Sunset hikes near Cliffton Estates, 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.
This week’s evenings
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Huggy Bear–Lawn Mower, 5 sights 3.2 mi away
Leave by 6:13 PM
- Leave trailhead6:13 PM
- Sunset7:12 PM
- Head back7:27 PM
- At your car8:02 PM
- Dark7:39 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 74 min of walking
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Black Locust–Blue Balls, 4 sights 2.5 mi away
Leave by 6:39 PM
- Leave trailhead6:39 PM
- Sunset7:12 PM
- Head back7:27 PM
- At your car7:38 PM
- Dark7:39 PM
Best color fades by ~
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
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Bootjack Spring–Black Locust, 6 sights 5.3 mi away
Leave by 6:28 PM
- Leave trailhead6:28 PM
- Sunset7:12 PM
- Head back7:27 PM
- At your car7:49 PM
- Dark7:39 PM
Best color fades by ~
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
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Appalachian National Scenic Trail 5.9 mi away
Be there by 6:52 PM
- Be there6:52 PM
- Sunset7:12 PM
- Dark7:39 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:39 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Pogo Campsite Trail 6.2 mi away
Leave by 6:48 PM
- Leave trailhead6:48 PM
- Sunset7:13 PM
- Head back7:28 PM
- At your car7:32 PM
- Dark7:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:32 PM — 8 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking
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Annapolis Rock Spring 6.8 mi away
Leave by 6:49 PM
- Leave trailhead6:49 PM
- Sunset7:13 PM
- Head back7:28 PM
- At your car7:32 PM
- Dark7:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:32 PM — 8 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking
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Leave by 6:49 PM
- Leave trailhead6:49 PM
- Sunset7:13 PM
- Head back7:28 PM
- At your car7:32 PM
- Dark7:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:32 PM — 8 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking
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Black Locust & White Oak Trail 6.4 mi away
Leave by 6:31 PM
- Leave trailhead6:31 PM
- Sunset7:12 PM
- Head back7:27 PM
- At your car7:41 PM
- Dark7:39 PM
Best color fades by ~
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
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Old Road 5.3 mi away
Leave by 6:51 PM
- Leave trailhead6:51 PM
- Sunset7:13 PM
- Head back7:28 PM
- At your car7:30 PM
- Dark7:39 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:30 PM — 10 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking
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Leave by 6:13 PM
- Leave trailhead6:13 PM
- Sunset7:13 PM
- Head back7:28 PM
- At your car8:00 PM
- Dark7:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
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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Leave by 6:08 PM
- Leave trailhead6:08 PM
- Sunset7:13 PM
- Head back7:28 PM
- At your car8:01 PM
- Dark7:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 520 ft climb · 79 min of walking
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Thurston Griggs Trail 6.3 mi away
Leave by 6:51 PM
- Leave trailhead6:51 PM
- Sunset7:13 PM
- Head back7:28 PM
- At your car7:29 PM
- Dark7:39 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:29 PM — 10 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking