Sunset hikes near Sterling Park, va
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.
This week’s evenings
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Leave by 6:48 PM
- Leave trailhead6:48 PM
- Sunset7:12 PM
- Head back7:27 PM
- At your car7:31 PM
- Dark7:38 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:31 PM — 8 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking
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Leave by 6:48 PM
- Leave trailhead6:48 PM
- Sunset7:12 PM
- Head back7:27 PM
- At your car7:31 PM
- Dark7:38 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:31 PM — 7 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking
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Sugarland Run Trail 3 mi away
Leave by 6:46 PM
- Leave trailhead6:46 PM
- Sunset7:12 PM
- Head back7:27 PM
- At your car7:34 PM
- Dark7:38 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:34 PM — 5 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Potomac River–Paw Paw Viewpoint, 8 lakes 6.6 mi away
Leave by 6:13 PM
- Leave trailhead6:13 PM
- Sunset7:11 PM
- Head back7:26 PM
- At your car8:09 PM
- Dark7:38 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 80 min of walking
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Potomac Heritage Trail 5.5 mi away
Leave by 6:46 PM
- Leave trailhead6:46 PM
- Sunset7:11 PM
- Head back7:26 PM
- At your car7:32 PM
- Dark7:38 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:32 PM — 7 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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DCWA 5.5 mi away
Leave by 6:46 PM
- Leave trailhead6:46 PM
- Sunset7:11 PM
- Head back7:26 PM
- At your car7:32 PM
- Dark7:38 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:32 PM — 7 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Brockman Farm Lane 3.7 mi away
Leave by 6:18 PM
- Leave trailhead6:18 PM
- Sunset7:12 PM
- Head back7:27 PM
- At your car8:00 PM
- Dark7:38 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 66 min of walking
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Beech Island–Driftwood Island, 7 sights 4.3 mi away
Leave by 6:42 PM
- Leave trailhead6:42 PM
- Sunset7:12 PM
- Head back7:27 PM
- At your car7:36 PM
- Dark7:38 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:36 PM — 2 min before dark.
0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking
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Bullfrog Pond 8.1 mi away
Leave by 6:42 PM
- Leave trailhead6:42 PM
- Sunset7:12 PM
- Head back7:27 PM
- At your car7:35 PM
- Dark7:39 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:35 PM — 4 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 18 min of walking
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Lowline & Muddy Branch Greenway Trail 9.3 mi away
Leave by 6:47 PM
- Leave trailhead6:47 PM
- Sunset7:11 PM
- Head back7:26 PM
- At your car7:30 PM
- Dark7:38 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:30 PM — 7 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking
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Blue Trail (Corn Field)–Green Trail, 4 sights 10.2 mi away
Leave by 6:46 PM
- Leave trailhead6:46 PM
- Sunset7:11 PM
- Head back7:26 PM
- At your car7:32 PM
- Dark7:38 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:32 PM — 6 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking
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Central Park Pond–Blue Trail (Corn Field), 6 sights 10.3 mi away
Leave by 6:46 PM
- Leave trailhead6:46 PM
- Sunset7:11 PM
- Head back7:26 PM
- At your car7:32 PM
- Dark7:38 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:32 PM — 6 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking