Sunset hikes near Sugarloaf Vista, 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. Hyattstown Mill Road–Pine Grove Trail, 4 sights 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car7:40 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

   Back at your car by 7:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 27 min of walking

2. Dry Pond 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car7:38 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

   Back at your car by 7:38 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 23 min of walking

3. Lower Magruder Trail 5.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 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 — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

4. Little Seneca Lake–Little Seneca Reservoir Beach, 3 beaches 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

   Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 62 min of walking

5. Woodland Trail 7.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car7:47 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

   Back at your car by 7:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 41 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Fields Edge Trail & Greenburg Challenge Loop 10 mi away

   Leave by 6:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:39 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

   Back at your car by 7:39 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 23 min of walking

7. Big Woods Loop Trail & Fields Edge Trail 10.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:52 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

   Back at your car by 7:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 53 min of walking

8. Big Woods Loop Trail–Fields Edge Trail, 3 sights 10.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

   Back at your car by 7:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 45 min of walking

9. Dry Pond 8.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

   Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 64 min of walking

10. Central Park Pond–Blue Trail (Corn Field), 6 sights 9.4 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 — 6 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking

11. Orange Trail & White Loop Loop 10.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car7:31 PM
    5. Dark7:38 PM

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

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walking

12. Blue Trail (Corn Field)–Green Trail, 4 sights 10.3 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 — 6 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking

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