Sunset hikes near Rice, 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. Gordon Pond–Butterfly Alley Trail, 5 sights 7.5 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

2. Gordon Pond–Butterfly Alley Trail, 5 sights 8 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. Moler Farm Trail 9.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 7:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 47 min of walking

4. Night Battle Trail 8.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car7:48 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 7:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 40 min of walking

5. Monument Knob & Appalachian National Scenic Viewpoint via Appalachian National Scenic Trail 11.6 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

6. Bootjack Spring–Black Locust, 6 sights 12.5 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

7. Frederick Overlook –Middletown Overlook, 5 sights 13 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

8. High Knob–Middletown Overlook Loop, 6 sights 13 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

9. Appalachian National Scenic Trail & Old Road 13 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

10. WeatherTop Knob & Overlook via Appalachian Trail 13.1 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

11. Yellow Poplar - Black Locust–Yellow Poplar Trail Loop, 3 sights 13.2 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. North Frederick Viewpoint–Yellow Poplar Trail Loop, 3 sights 13.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car7:54 PM
    5. Dark7:39 PM

    Back at your car by 7:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 55 min of walking

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