Sunset hikes near Mondell, 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. Cornfield Trail & West Woods Trail 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car7:34 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 7:34 PM — 6 min before dark.

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

2. Monument Knob & Appalachian National Scenic Viewpoint via Appalachian National Scenic Trail 9.6 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. Appalachian National Scenic Trail & Old Road 10.1 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

4. South Mountain State Park Sunset Point–Greenbrier Lake, 4 beaches 10.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

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

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

5. Black Rock–Greenbrier Lake, 4 beaches 10.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Annapolis Rock–South Mountain State Park Viewpoint, 5 viewpoints 10.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car8:09 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Annapolis Rock Spring–Greenbrier Lake, 4 beaches 10.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car8:09 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Greenbrier Lake–Greenbrier State Park Beach, 3 beaches 10.3 mi away

   Be there by 6:52 PM

   1. Be there6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Dark7:39 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:39 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Armory Canal Trail–Night Battle Trail, 3 sights 10.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

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

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

10. Pogo Campsite Trail 11.4 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

11. Greenbrier State Park Beach–Bartmans Hill Trail, 3 sights 10.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
    2. Sunset7:13 PM
    3. Head back7:28 PM
    4. At your car8:00 PM
    5. Dark7:40 PM

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

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

12. Old Road 11.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:13 PM
    3. Head back7:28 PM
    4. At your car7:30 PM
    5. Dark7:39 PM

    Back at your car by 7:30 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking