AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near Horse Shoe Bend, 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.

2 of 12 spots
  1. Cornfield Trail & West Woods Trail 3 mi away

    Leave by 6:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car7:33 PM
    5. Dark7:38 PM

    Back at your car by 7:33 PM — 6 min before dark.

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

  2. Armory Canal Trail–Night Battle Trail, 3 sights 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car8:35 PM
    5. Dark7:38 PM

    Back at your car by 8:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 390 ft climb · 145 min of walking

  3. Monument Knob & Appalachian National Scenic Viewpoint via Appalachian National Scenic Trail 8.5 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

  4. Appalachian National Scenic Trail & Old Road 9.7 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

  5. Gordon Pond–Butterfly Alley Trail, 5 sights 10.1 mi away

    Be there by 6:52 PM

    1. Be there6:52 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Dark7:38 PM

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

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  6. South Mountain State Park Sunset Point–Greenbrier Lake, 4 beaches 10.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car8:03 PM
    5. Dark7:38 PM

    Back at your car by 8:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 560 ft climb · 86 min of walking

  7. Black Rock–Greenbrier Lake, 4 beaches 10.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car8:02 PM
    5. Dark7:38 PM

    Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

  8. Annapolis Rock–South Mountain State Park Viewpoint, 5 viewpoints 10.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car8:07 PM
    5. Dark7:38 PM

    Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 530 ft climb · 91 min of walking

  9. Annapolis Rock Spring–Greenbrier Lake, 4 beaches 10.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car8:08 PM
    5. Dark7:38 PM

    Back at your car by 8:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 550 ft climb · 95 min of walking

  10. Greenbrier Lake–Greenbrier State Park Beach, 3 beaches 10.2 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

  11. Greenbrier State Park Beach–Bartmans Hill Trail, 3 sights 10.3 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

  12. Moler Farm Trail & Woodpecker Trail (Red Blaze) via Potomac Cliff Trail (Blue Blaze) 7.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car8:57 PM
    5. Dark7:38 PM

    Back at your car by 8:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 370 ft climb · 177 min of walking