Sunset hikes near Willerburn Acres, 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. Bethesda Trolley Trail 1.8 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

2. Charred Oak Neighborhood Conservation Area & Tadpole Nursery via Cabin John Trail 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:29 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:29 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking

3. West Montgomery Avenue Sidepath via Carl Henn Millennium Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 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 — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Piccard Pond–Gaither Pond, 4 lakes 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

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

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 65 min of walking

5. Tadpole Nursery via Cabin John Trail 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:25 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:25 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walking

6. Cabin John Trail 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:25 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:25 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

7. Wooded Area & water feature 1 via Bethesda Trolley Trail 4.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:32 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.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 31 min of walking

8. Rock Creek & water feature 1 via Rock Creek Trail 4.4 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

9. Lake Halcyon–Lake Varuna, 5 sights 4.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car8:41 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 156 min of walking

10. Great Seneca Highway Sidepath 4.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car7:31 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 7:31 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Lake Varuna–Great Seneca Highway Sidepath, 4 sights 4.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:30 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car8:44 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 159 min of walking

12. Muddy Branch Greenway Trail 5 mi away

    Be there by 6:49 PM

    1. Be there6:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Dark7:36 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:36 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead