Sunset hikes near Fishers Hollow, 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. Frederick Overlook –Middletown Overlook, 5 sights 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

   Back at your car by 8:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 63 min of walking

2. Kubla Khan & Powerline Trail via Yellow Poplar 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:30 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

   Back at your car by 7:30 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

3. High Knob–Middletown Overlook Loop, 6 sights 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:30 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

   Back at your car by 7:30 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

4. North Frederick Viewpoint–Yellow Poplar Trail Loop, 3 sights 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 55 min of walking

5. Bootjack Spring–Black Locust, 6 sights 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

   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

6. Black Locust–Blue Balls, 4 sights 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:38 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

   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

7. Black Locust & White Oak Trail 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:41 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

   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

8. Appalachian National Scenic Trail & Old Road 6.3 mi away

   Be there by 6:53 PM

   1. Be there6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Dark7:40 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:40 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Annapolis Rock Spring 6.7 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. Pogo Campsite Trail 6.7 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

11. Annapolis Rock & South Mountain State Park Viewpoint 6.8 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

12. Old Road 6.3 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

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