Sunset hikes near Foxville, 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 2.9 mi away

   Be there by 6:51 PM

   1. Be there6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Dark7:38 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:38 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Middletown Overlook–Blue Balls, 7 sights 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car9:59 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 9:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. High Knob–Blue Balls, 7 sights 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car9:59 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 9:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Frederick Overlook –Blue Balls, 6 sights 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car9:59 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 9:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Black Locust–Blue Balls, 8 sights 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 4:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car10:05 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 10:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.8 mi to the viewpoint · 620 ft climb · 318 min of walking

6. Fishing Creek Reservoir–Albatross, 11 sights 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car8:06 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 91 min of walking

7. Old Road 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

   Back at your car by 7:28 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

8. Greenbrier State Park Beach–Bartmans Hill Trail, 3 sights 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 380 ft climb · 72 min of walking

9. Greenbrier Lake–Greenbrier State Park Beach, 4 sights 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 520 ft climb · 79 min of walking

10. Appalachian National Scenic Viewpoint via Appalachian National Scenic Trail 5.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car7:58 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 63 min of walking

11. Pogo Campsite Trail 7.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car7:30 PM
    5. Dark7:38 PM

    Back at your car by 7:30 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

12. Annapolis Rock & South Mountain State Park Viewpoint 8.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car7:30 PM
    5. Dark7:38 PM

    Back at your car by 7:30 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking