Sunset hikes near Alpine, wa

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. Yacolt Falls–Moulton Falls, 3 groves 1.5 mi away

   Be there by 7:24 PM

   1. Be there7:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Dark8:15 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:15 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Moulton Falls–East Fork of the Lewis River Viewpoint, 3 sights 1.6 mi away

   Be there by 7:24 PM

   1. Be there7:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Dark8:15 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:15 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Sword Fern Way Trail 1.6 mi away

   Be there by 7:24 PM

   1. Be there7:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Dark8:15 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:15 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Bells Mountain 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car9:20 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 9:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1030 ft climb · 188 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Bells Mountain Trail 2.8 mi away

   Be there by 7:24 PM

   1. Be there7:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Dark8:14 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:14 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Moulton Falls–East Fork of the Lewis River Viewpoint, 3 groves 2.8 mi away

   Be there by 7:24 PM

   1. Be there7:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Dark8:14 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:14 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. BG-3000 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car8:53 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 500 ft climb · 117 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Mr. Bojangles 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 440 ft climb · 73 min of walking

9. L-1451 Road 4.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:24 PM

   1. Be there7:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Dark8:14 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:14 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Chelatchie Rail Trail 4.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car8:30 PM
    5. Dark8:15 PM

    Back at your car by 8:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 58 min of walking

11. Elkhorn Mountain & L-1451 Road 4.4 mi away

    Be there by 7:24 PM

    1. Be there7:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Dark8:14 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:14 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Battle Ground Lake & Lower Lake Trail 4.7 mi away

    Be there by 7:24 PM

    1. Be there7:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Dark8:15 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:15 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead