Sunset hikes near Edgemont, 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 1.5 mi away

   Be there by 6:52 PM

   1. Be there6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Dark7:39 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:39 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Appalachian National Scenic Viewpoint–Appalachian National Scenic Trail, 3 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

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

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 70 min of walking

3. Old Road 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car7:30 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

   Back at your car by 7:30 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

4. Greenbrier State Park Beach–Bartmans Hill Trail, 3 sights 6.8 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

5. Greenbrier Lake–Greenbrier State Park Beach, 4 sights 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   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

6. Pogo Campsite Trail 7.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car7:32 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 7:32 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

7. Monument Knob–Appalachian National Scenic Viewpoint, 4 sights 7.7 mi away

   Leave by 3:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car11:01 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 11:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Annapolis Rock & South Mountain State Park Viewpoint 9.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car7:32 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 7:32 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

9. Annapolis Rock Spring 9.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car7:32 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 7:32 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

10. Middletown Overlook–Blue Balls, 7 sights 9.9 mi away

    Leave by 4:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:13 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car10:01 PM
    5. Dark7:39 PM

    Back at your car by 10:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.7 mi to the viewpoint · 740 ft climb · 313 min of walking

11. High Knob–Blue Balls, 7 sights 9.9 mi away

    Leave by 4:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:14 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car10:00 PM
    5. Dark7:39 PM

    Back at your car by 10:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.7 mi to the viewpoint · 710 ft climb · 312 min of walking

12. Frederick Overlook –Blue Balls, 6 sights 10 mi away

    Leave by 4:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car10:01 PM
    5. Dark7:39 PM

    Back at your car by 10:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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