Sunset hikes near Lost Valley, 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 7 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 63 min of walking

2. Appalachian National Scenic Viewpoint via Appalachian National Scenic Trail 7 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

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

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

3. Fishing Creek Reservoir–Albatross, 11 sights 13.3 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

4. Frederick Overlook –Blue Balls, 6 sights 13.7 mi away

   Leave by 4:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car10:01 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

   Back at your car by 10:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Middletown Overlook–Blue Balls, 7 sights 13.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car10:01 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

   Back at your car by 10:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. High Knob–Blue Balls, 7 sights 13.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car10:00 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

   Back at your car by 10:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Black Locust–Blue Balls, 8 sights 13.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car10:06 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

   Back at your car by 10:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. North Frederick Viewpoint–Blue Balls, 6 sights 14.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car9:11 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

   Back at your car by 9:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 410 ft climb · 208 min of walking

9. Pogo Campsite Trail 16.2 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

10. Bootjack Spring–Catoctin Trail, 5 sights 16.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car8:11 PM
    5. Dark7:39 PM

    Back at your car by 8:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 830 ft climb · 112 min of walking

11. Monument Knob–Appalachian National Scenic Viewpoint, 4 sights 16.6 mi away

    Leave by 3:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:04 PM
    2. Sunset7:13 PM
    3. Head back7:28 PM
    4. At your car11:01 PM
    5. Dark7:40 PM

    Back at your car by 11:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Black Locust–Blue Balls, 4 sights 14.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car7:38 PM
    5. Dark7:39 PM

    Back at your car by 7:38 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 24 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint