Sunset hikes near Lamb Knolls, 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. Monument Knob & Appalachian National Scenic Viewpoint via Appalachian National Scenic Trail 5.1 mi away

   Be there by 6:53 PM

   1. Be there6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Dark7:40 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:40 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Appalachian National Scenic Trail & Old Road 6.5 mi away

   Be there by 6:53 PM

   1. Be there6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Dark7:40 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:40 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Black Rock & Appalachian National Scenic Trail 5 mi away

   Leave by 5:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car9:00 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 9:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 390 ft climb · 177 min of walking

4. South Mountain State Park Sunset Point & Appalachian National Scenic Trail 5 mi away

   Leave by 5:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car8:57 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

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

   3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 390 ft climb · 172 min of walking

5. Bootjack Spring–Black Locust, 6 sights 8.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

   Back at your car by 7:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 45 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Annapolis Rock & South Mountain State Park Viewpoint 9 mi away

   Leave by 6:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car7:32 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 7:32 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

7. Annapolis Rock Spring 9 mi away

   Leave by 6:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car7:32 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 7:32 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

8. Pogo Campsite Trail 9 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car7:32 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 7:32 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

9. Middletown Overlook–Black Locust, 7 sights 9.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car9:22 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

   Back at your car by 9:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.3 mi to the viewpoint · 520 ft climb · 235 min of walking

10. Frederick Overlook –Middletown Overlook, 5 sights 9.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car8:01 PM
    5. Dark7:39 PM

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

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 63 min of walking

11. High Knob–Middletown Overlook Loop, 6 sights 9.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car7:30 PM
    5. Dark7:39 PM

    Back at your car by 7:30 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

12. Fishing Creek Reservoir–Albatross, 11 sights 9.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car8:08 PM
    5. Dark7:39 PM

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

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