Sunset hikes near Fountain View, 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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Dry Pond 2.8 mi away
Leave by 6:40 PM
- Leave trailhead6:40 PM
- Sunset7:11 PM
- Head back7:26 PM
- At your car7:38 PM
- Dark7:38 PM
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Back at your car by 7:38 PM — 0 min before dark.
0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 23 min of walking
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Lower Magruder Trail 3.1 mi away
Leave by 6:45 PM
- Leave trailhead6:45 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 — 6 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking
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Hyattstown Mill Road–Pine Grove Trail, 4 sights 3.3 mi away
Leave by 6:37 PM
- Leave trailhead6:37 PM
- Sunset7:11 PM
- Head back7:26 PM
- At your car7:40 PM
- Dark7:38 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 27 min of walking
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Dry Pond 6 mi away
Leave by 6:19 PM
- Leave trailhead6:19 PM
- Sunset7:11 PM
- Head back7:26 PM
- At your car7:58 PM
- Dark7:38 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 64 min of walking
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Lake Whetstone 6.5 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 — 6 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking
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Seneca Greenway Trail 6 mi away
Leave by 6:49 PM
- Leave trailhead6:49 PM
- Sunset7:11 PM
- Head back7:26 PM
- At your car7:28 PM
- Dark7:38 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:28 PM — 10 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking
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Leave by 6:49 PM
- Leave trailhead6:49 PM
- Sunset7:11 PM
- Head back7:26 PM
- At your car7:28 PM
- Dark7:38 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:28 PM — 10 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking
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Leave by 6:20 PM
- Leave trailhead6:20 PM
- Sunset7:11 PM
- Head back7:26 PM
- At your car7:57 PM
- Dark7:38 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 62 min of walking
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Gunners Lake 5.3 mi away
Leave by 6:50 PM
- Leave trailhead6:50 PM
- Sunset7:11 PM
- Head back7:26 PM
- At your car7:27 PM
- Dark7:38 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:27 PM — 11 min before dark.
0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking
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Woodland Trail 9.2 mi away
Leave by 6:31 PM
- Leave trailhead6:31 PM
- Sunset7:11 PM
- Head back7:26 PM
- At your car7:47 PM
- Dark7:38 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 41 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Johns Hopkins Drive Sidepath 9.8 mi away
Be there by 6:51 PM
- Be there6:51 PM
- Sunset7:11 PM
- Dark7:38 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:38 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Muddy Branch Greenway Trail 9.8 mi away
Be there by 6:51 PM
- Be there6:51 PM
- Sunset7:11 PM
- Dark7:38 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:38 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead