AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

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.

3 of 12 spots
  1. W&OD Bridle Trail & Washington & Old Dominion Trail 1.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car7:31 PM
    5. Dark7:38 PM

    Back at your car by 7:31 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

  2. W&OD Bridle Trail & Washington & Old Dominion Trail 1.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car7:31 PM
    5. Dark7:38 PM

    Back at your car by 7:31 PM — 7 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

  3. Sugarland Run Trail 3 mi away

    Leave by 6:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car7:34 PM
    5. Dark7:38 PM

    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

  4. Potomac River–Paw Paw Viewpoint, 8 lakes 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car8:09 PM
    5. Dark7:38 PM

    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

  5. Blockhouse Trail & Calithea Trail 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car8:10 PM
    5. Dark7:38 PM

    Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 93 min of walking

  6. Potomac Heritage Trail 5.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car7:32 PM
    5. Dark7:38 PM

    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

  7. DCWA 5.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car7:32 PM
    5. Dark7:38 PM

    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

  8. Brockman Farm Lane 3.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car8:00 PM
    5. Dark7:38 PM

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

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 66 min of walking

  9. Beech Island–Driftwood Island, 7 sights 4.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car7:36 PM
    5. Dark7:38 PM

    Back at your car by 7:36 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

  10. Patowmack Island–Beech Island, 10 groves 5.1 mi away

    Leave by 3:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car10:22 PM
    5. Dark7:38 PM

    Back at your car by 10:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.8 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 349 min of walking

  11. Tippecanoe Lake–W&OD Bridle Trail, 3 sights 5.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car8:34 PM
    5. Dark7:39 PM

    Back at your car by 8:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 136 min of walking

  12. Bullfrog Pond 8.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car7:35 PM
    5. Dark7:39 PM

    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