Sunset hikes near Lelands Corner, 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. Wooded Area & water feature 1 via Bethesda Trolley Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:39 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 31 min of walking

2. Rock Creek & water feature 1 via Rock Creek Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car7:35 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:35 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walking

3. Bethesda Trolley Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 38 min of walking

4. Charred Oak Neighborhood Conservation Area & Tadpole Nursery via Cabin John Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car7:31 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:31 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking

5. Tadpole Nursery via Cabin John Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car7:27 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:27 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walking

6. Cabin John Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car7:27 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:27 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

7. Lock Island–Paw Paw Viewpoint, 9 sights 5.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car7:36 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

   Back at your car by 7:36 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walking

8. Lake Bernard Frank–Sunfish Pond, 3 lakes 5.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car9:50 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 9:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.9 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 294 min of walking

9. Study Pond–Sunfish Pond, 3 lakes 5.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car9:22 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

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

   4.7 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 238 min of walking

10. Sunfish Pond & Rock Creek Trail via Kengla Trail 6.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:39 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car8:36 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 8:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 143 min of walking

11. Lake Needwood–Westside Viewpoint, 7 sights 6.1 mi away

    Leave by 4:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:08 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car10:10 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

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

    6.4 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 327 min of walking

12. Rock Creek Trail 5.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car7:32 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 7:32 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking