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. Rock Creek & water feature 1 via Rock Creek Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car7:35 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:35 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walking

2. Wooded Area & water feature 1 via Bethesda Trolley Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:39 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Bethesda Trolley Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Charred Oak Neighborhood Conservation Area & Tadpole Nursery via Cabin John Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car7:31 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

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

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking

5. Tadpole Nursery via Cabin John Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car7:27 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:27 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walking

6. Cabin John Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car7:27 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:27 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

7. Lock Island–Paw Paw Viewpoint, 9 sights 5.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car7:36 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

   Back at your car by 7:36 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walking

8. Rock Creek Trail 5.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:32 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:32 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking

9. Paw Paw Viewpoint–Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, 7 sights 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car7:48 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 42 min of walking

10. West Montgomery Avenue Sidepath via Carl Henn Millennium Trail 6 mi away

    Leave by 6:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 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 · 12 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Centre Pond–Gaither Pond, 3 lakes 6.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car7:29 PM
    5. Dark7:38 PM

    Back at your car by 7:29 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Piccard Pond–Gaither Pond, 3 lakes 6.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car7:29 PM
    5. Dark7:38 PM

    Back at your car by 7:29 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

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