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. Appalachian National Scenic Trail 0 mi away

   Be there by 6:52 PM

   1. Be there6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Dark7:39 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:39 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Pogo Campsite Trail 5.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car7:32 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 7:32 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

3. Monument Knob–Appalachian National Scenic Viewpoint, 4 sights 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 3:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car11:01 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 11:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1530 ft climb · 442 min of walking

4. Old Road 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car7:30 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

   Back at your car by 7:30 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

5. Greenbrier State Park Beach–Bartmans Hill Trail, 3 sights 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   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

6. Greenbrier Lake–Greenbrier State Park Beach, 4 sights 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 520 ft climb · 79 min of walking

7. Thurston Griggs Trail 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car7:29 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

   Back at your car by 7:29 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

8. Black Rock–Greenbrier Lake, 4 beaches 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   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

9. Appalachian National Scenic Viewpoint via Appalachian National Scenic Trail 5.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

   Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 63 min of walking

10. Annapolis Rock & South Mountain State Park Viewpoint 7.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:13 PM
    3. Head back7:28 PM
    4. At your car7:32 PM
    5. Dark7:40 PM

    Back at your car by 7:32 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

11. Annapolis Rock Spring 7.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:13 PM
    3. Head back7:28 PM
    4. At your car7:32 PM
    5. Dark7:40 PM

    Back at your car by 7:32 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

12. Frederick Overlook –Blue Balls, 6 sights 9.1 mi away

    Leave by 4:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car10:01 PM
    5. Dark7:39 PM

    Back at your car by 10:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.7 mi to the viewpoint · 770 ft climb · 315 min of walking