AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near Sharpsburg, 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.

3 of 12 spots
  1. Cornfield Trail & West Woods Trail 1.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car7:33 PM
    5. Dark7:38 PM

    Back at your car by 7:33 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 9.2 mi away

    Be there by 6:51 PM

    1. Be there6:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Dark7:38 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:38 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  3. Appalachian National Scenic Trail & Old Road 10.1 mi away

    Be there by 6:51 PM

    1. Be there6:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Dark7:38 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:38 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  4. Black Rock & Appalachian National Scenic Trail 9.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:26 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car8:58 PM
    5. Dark7:38 PM

    Back at your car by 8:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

  5. South Mountain State Park Sunset Point–Greenbrier Lake, 4 beaches 10.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car8:03 PM
    5. Dark7:38 PM

    Back at your car by 8:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

  6. Armory Canal Trail–Moler Farm Trail, 3 sights 8.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:25 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car8:48 PM
    5. Dark7:38 PM

    Back at your car by 8:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 470 ft climb · 167 min of walking

  7. Moler Farm Trail & Woodpecker Trail (Red Blaze) via Potomac Cliff Trail (Blue Blaze) 8.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car8:57 PM
    5. Dark7:38 PM

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

    3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 370 ft climb · 177 min of walking

  8. Moler Farm Trail 9.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car7:48 PM
    5. Dark7:38 PM

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

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

  9. Night Battle Trail 9 mi away

    Leave by 6:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car7:46 PM
    5. Dark7:38 PM

    Back at your car by 7:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

  10. Gordon Pond–Butterfly Alley Trail, 5 sights 11.5 mi away

    Be there by 6:52 PM

    1. Be there6:52 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Dark7:38 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:38 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  11. Gordon Pond–Butterfly Alley Trail, 5 sights 11.7 mi away

    Be there by 6:52 PM

    1. Be there6:52 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Dark7:38 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:38 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  12. Annapolis Rock & South Mountain State Park Viewpoint 11.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car7:30 PM
    5. Dark7:38 PM

    Back at your car by 7:30 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking