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 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car7:32 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 7:32 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walking

2. Wooded Area–Rock Creek, 3 lakes 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 49 min of walking

3. Bethesda Trolley Trail 2 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car7:40 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 7:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Matthew Henson Trail 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 7:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 46 min of walking

5. Lake Bernard Frank & Sunfish Pond via Muncaster Mill Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 7:28 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walking

6. Lake Frank Overlook–Lake Bernard Frank, 4 lakes 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 7:28 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

7. Study Pond & Sunfish Pond via Wildflower Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 7:28 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walking

8. Sunfish Pond & ICC Trail via Kengla Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 7:28 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

9. Rock Creek Trail 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 7:28 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking

10. Olney Mill Family Park Trails 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car7:23 PM
    5. Dark7:34 PM

    Back at your car by 7:23 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. ICC Trail–Intercounty Connector Trail, 3 sights 4.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car7:37 PM
    5. Dark7:34 PM

    Back at your car by 7:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking

12. ICC Trail 4.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car7:35 PM
    5. Dark7:34 PM

    Back at your car by 7:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 28 min of walking

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