Sunset hikes near White Rocks, 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.
This week’s evenings
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Kubla Khan & Powerline Trail via Yellow Poplar 2.6 mi away
Leave by 6:50 PM
- Leave trailhead6:50 PM
- Sunset7:12 PM
- Head back7:27 PM
- At your car7:30 PM
- Dark7:39 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:30 PM — 9 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking
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Leave by 6:23 PM
- Leave trailhead6:23 PM
- Sunset7:12 PM
- Head back7:27 PM
- At your car8:01 PM
- Dark7:39 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 63 min of walking
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Black Locust–Blue Balls, 4 sights 0.8 mi away
Leave by 6:39 PM
- Leave trailhead6:39 PM
- Sunset7:12 PM
- Head back7:27 PM
- At your car7:38 PM
- Dark7:39 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:38 PM — 1 min before dark.
0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 24 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Black Locust & White Oak Trail 4.7 mi away
Leave by 6:31 PM
- Leave trailhead6:31 PM
- Sunset7:12 PM
- Head back7:27 PM
- At your car7:41 PM
- Dark7:39 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 35 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Appalachian National Scenic Trail 8.9 mi away
Be there by 6:52 PM
- Be there6:52 PM
- Sunset7:12 PM
- Dark7:39 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:39 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Pogo Campsite Trail 9 mi away
Leave by 6:48 PM
- Leave trailhead6:48 PM
- Sunset7:13 PM
- Head back7:28 PM
- At your car7:32 PM
- Dark7:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:32 PM — 8 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking
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Annapolis Rock Spring 9.3 mi away
Leave by 6:49 PM
- Leave trailhead6:49 PM
- Sunset7:13 PM
- Head back7:28 PM
- At your car7:32 PM
- Dark7:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:32 PM — 8 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking
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Leave by 6:49 PM
- Leave trailhead6:49 PM
- Sunset7:13 PM
- Head back7:28 PM
- At your car7:32 PM
- Dark7:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:32 PM — 8 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking
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Monument Knob & Appalachian National Scenic Viewpoint via Appalachian National Scenic Trail 10.4 mi away
Be there by 6:53 PM
- Be there6:53 PM
- Sunset7:13 PM
- Dark7:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:40 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Old Road 8.3 mi away
Leave by 6:51 PM
- Leave trailhead6:51 PM
- Sunset7:13 PM
- Head back7:28 PM
- At your car7:30 PM
- Dark7:39 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:30 PM — 10 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking
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Leave by 6:13 PM
- Leave trailhead6:13 PM
- Sunset7:13 PM
- Head back7:28 PM
- At your car8:00 PM
- Dark7:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 380 ft climb · 72 min of walking
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Black Rock–Greenbrier Lake, 4 beaches 8.9 mi away
Leave by 6:05 PM
- Leave trailhead6:05 PM
- Sunset7:13 PM
- Head back7:28 PM
- At your car8:04 PM
- Dark7:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 540 ft climb · 83 min of walking