Sunset hikes near Forsythe, 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. Bald Knob–Bald Hill Trail, 4 sights 24.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car7:36 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 7:36 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 16 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Cornfield Trail & West Woods Trail 21.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car7:34 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 7:34 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Bald Hill Trail–Fire Line Trail, 3 sights 24.5 mi away

   Be there by 6:54 PM

   1. Be there6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Dark7:42 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:42 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Ensley Trail 24.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 7:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 970 ft climb · 81 min of walking

5. Laidig Spring Trail & Winter Trail 25.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 8:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1070 ft climb · 148 min of walking

6. Deep Hollow trail via King Trail 25.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 7:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 760 ft climb · 75 min of walking

7. Jerry trail - south & Telegraph trail 26 mi away

   Be there by 6:55 PM

   1. Be there6:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Dark7:42 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:42 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Big Fill trail–Old RR Grade, 4 sights 26.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 8:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 760 ft climb · 104 min of walking

9. Rays Hill Tunnel Sunset Point–Valley-Hi Eagle Lake, 6 sights 26.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 680 ft climb · 122 min of walking

10. Pike 2 Bike Sunset Point–Valley-Hi Eagle Lake, 6 sights 26.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car8:30 PM
    5. Dark7:42 PM

    Back at your car by 8:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 670 ft climb · 123 min of walking

11. Telegraph trail 26.8 mi away

    Be there by 6:55 PM

    1. Be there6:55 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Dark7:42 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:42 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Sideling Hill Tunnel–Snow Field Trail, 3 sights 27.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car8:04 PM
    5. Dark7:42 PM

    Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 720 ft climb · 90 min of walking