Sunset hikes near Hopkins Ridge, 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 0.1 mi away

   Be there by 6:49 PM

   1. Be there6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Dark7:36 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:36 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Pogo Campsite Trail 4.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:29 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:29 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

3. Monument Knob–Appalachian National Scenic Viewpoint, 4 sights 5.1 mi away

   Leave by 3:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car10:57 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 10:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Annapolis Rock & South Mountain State Park Viewpoint 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:28 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

5. Annapolis Rock Spring 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:28 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

6. Old Road 4 mi away

   Leave by 6:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:26 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:26 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

7. Greenbrier State Park Beach–Bartmans Hill Trail, 3 sights 4 mi away

   Leave by 6:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

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

   Leave by 6:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

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

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

9. Thurston Griggs Trail 5.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:26 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:26 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

10. Black Rock–Greenbrier Lake, 4 beaches 5.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car8:01 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

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

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 540 ft climb · 83 min of walking

11. Appalachian National Scenic Viewpoint via Appalachian National Scenic Trail 6.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car7:57 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Fishing Creek Reservoir–Albatross, 11 sights 8.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car8:05 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

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

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