Sunset hikes near Compher, va
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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Bullfrog Pond 3.3 mi away
Leave by 6:42 PM
- Leave trailhead6:42 PM
- Sunset7:12 PM
- Head back7:27 PM
- At your car7:35 PM
- Dark7:39 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:35 PM — 4 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 18 min of walking
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W&OD Bridle Trail 1.2 mi away
Leave by 6:32 PM
- Leave trailhead6:32 PM
- Sunset7:12 PM
- Head back7:27 PM
- At your car7:46 PM
- Dark7:39 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 39 min of walking
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Leave by 6:48 PM
- Leave trailhead6:48 PM
- Sunset7:12 PM
- Head back7:27 PM
- At your car7:31 PM
- Dark7:38 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:31 PM — 8 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking
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Big Meadow–Jack Hugus Loop, 3 sights 5.2 mi away
Leave by 6:48 PM
- Leave trailhead6:48 PM
- Sunset7:12 PM
- Head back7:27 PM
- At your car7:33 PM
- Dark7:39 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:33 PM — 6 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Corner Pond & White Oak Loop 5.2 mi away
Leave by 6:47 PM
- Leave trailhead6:47 PM
- Sunset7:12 PM
- Head back7:27 PM
- At your car7:33 PM
- Dark7:39 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:33 PM — 6 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Big Woods Loop Trail–Fields Edge Trail, 7 sights 9.5 mi away
Leave by 6:31 PM
- Leave trailhead6:31 PM
- Sunset7:12 PM
- Head back7:27 PM
- At your car7:49 PM
- Dark7:38 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 42 min of walking
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Monoacacy Loop–Stone Barn Loop, 4 sights 9.5 mi away
Be there by 6:52 PM
- Be there6:52 PM
- Sunset7:12 PM
- Dark7:39 PM
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Your car is right there — dark at 7:39 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Potomac Heritage Trail 8.6 mi away
Leave by 6:47 PM
- Leave trailhead6:47 PM
- Sunset7:12 PM
- Head back7:27 PM
- At your car7:32 PM
- Dark7:38 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:32 PM — 6 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Big Woods Loop Trail–Fields Edge Trail, 3 sights 10.7 mi away
Leave by 6:29 PM
- Leave trailhead6:29 PM
- Sunset7:12 PM
- Head back7:27 PM
- At your car7:49 PM
- Dark7:38 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 45 min of walking
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Big Woods Loop Trail & Fields Edge Trail 10.8 mi away
Leave by 6:24 PM
- Leave trailhead6:24 PM
- Sunset7:12 PM
- Head back7:27 PM
- At your car7:52 PM
- Dark7:39 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 53 min of walking
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DCWA 12.9 mi away
Leave by 6:46 PM
- Leave trailhead6:46 PM
- Sunset7:11 PM
- Head back7:26 PM
- At your car7:32 PM
- Dark7:38 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:32 PM — 7 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Meadow Loop 10.7 mi away
Leave by 6:18 PM
- Leave trailhead6:18 PM
- Sunset7:12 PM
- Head back7:27 PM
- At your car7:56 PM
- Dark7:39 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 64 min of walking