Sunset hikes near Viers Mill Village, 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. Rock Creek & water feature 1 via Rock Creek Trail 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:33 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:33 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walking

2. Wooded Area–Rock Creek, 3 lakes 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:48 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 49 min of walking

3. Bethesda Trolley Trail 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 38 min of walking

4. Matthew Henson Trail 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 46 min of walking

5. Lake Bernard Frank–Sunfish Pond, 3 lakes 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 4:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car9:49 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 9:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.9 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 294 min of walking

6. Study Pond–Sunfish Pond, 3 lakes 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 4:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car9:21 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 9:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.7 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 238 min of walking

7. Sunfish Pond & Rock Creek Trail via Kengla Trail 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car8:35 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 143 min of walking

8. Lake Needwood–Westside Viewpoint, 7 sights 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 4:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car10:08 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 10:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.4 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 327 min of walking

9. Rock Creek Trail 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:30 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:30 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking

10. Timberdoodle Trail via Rachel Carson Greenway Trail 3.4 mi away

    Be there by 6:48 PM

    1. Be there6:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Dark7:35 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:35 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. ICC Trail–Intercounty Connector Trail, 3 sights 4.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car7:38 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

    Back at your car by 7:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking

12. ICC Trail 4.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car7:37 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 7:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 28 min of walking