Sunset hikes

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. Big Meadow–Jack Hugus Loop, 3 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:33 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

   Back at your car by 7:33 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Corner Pond & White Oak Loop 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:33 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

   Back at your car by 7:33 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Bullfrog Pond 4.7 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

4. W&OD Bridle Trail 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 39 min of walking

5. Tippecanoe Lake–W&OD Bridle Trail, 3 sights 6.5 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

6. W&OD Bridle Trail & Washington & Old Dominion Trail 10.5 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

7. Potomac Heritage Trail 13.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 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 walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Fields Edge Trail & Greenburg Challenge Loop 16.4 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

9. Big Woods Loop Trail–Fields Edge Trail, 3 sights 16.5 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

10. Big Woods Loop Trail & Fields Edge Trail 16.6 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

11. Meadow Loop 16.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car7:56 PM
    5. Dark7:39 PM

    Back at your car by 7:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 64 min of walking

12. Lock 27 16.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car7:33 PM
    5. Dark7:39 PM

    Back at your car by 7:33 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking