Sunset hikes near Cascade, 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. Lake Youngs Trail 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 8:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:01 PM
   2. Sunset8:40 PM
   3. Head back8:55 PM
   4. At your car9:11 PM
   5. Dark9:15 PM

   Back at your car by 9:11 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 35 min of walking

2. Lake Youngs 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 8:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:15 PM
   2. Sunset8:40 PM
   3. Head back8:55 PM
   4. At your car8:58 PM
   5. Dark9:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:58 PM — 17 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walking

3. Thomas Teasdale to Cascade Park Trail 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:55 PM
   2. Sunset8:40 PM
   3. Head back8:55 PM
   4. At your car9:16 PM
   5. Dark9:15 PM

   Back at your car by 9:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 46 min of walking

4. Cedar River 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 8:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:01 PM
   2. Sunset8:40 PM
   3. Head back8:55 PM
   4. At your car9:13 PM
   5. Dark9:15 PM

   Back at your car by 9:13 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 38 min of walking

5. Cedar River & Cedar River Natural Area Beach via Cedar River Trail 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 8:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:02 PM
   2. Sunset8:40 PM
   3. Head back8:55 PM
   4. At your car9:10 PM
   5. Dark9:15 PM

   Back at your car by 9:10 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 32 min of walking

6. Lake Desire–Echo Quarry Trail, 3 sights 4.6 mi away

   Leave by 8:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:14 PM
   2. Sunset8:40 PM
   3. Head back8:55 PM
   4. At your car8:59 PM
   5. Dark9:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:59 PM — 16 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

7. Pipeline Trail via Powerline Trail 4.6 mi away

   Leave by 8:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:14 PM
   2. Sunset8:40 PM
   3. Head back8:55 PM
   4. At your car8:59 PM
   5. Dark9:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:59 PM — 16 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 11 min of walking

8. McGarvey West Trail 4.6 mi away

   Leave by 8:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:13 PM
   2. Sunset8:40 PM
   3. Head back8:55 PM
   4. At your car9:00 PM
   5. Dark9:15 PM

   Back at your car by 9:00 PM — 15 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 11 min of walking

9. China Creek Open Space–Cougar Access Trail, 7 sights 5.7 mi away

   Leave by 8:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:10 PM
   2. Sunset8:40 PM
   3. Head back8:55 PM
   4. At your car9:03 PM
   5. Dark9:15 PM

   Back at your car by 9:03 PM — 13 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 18 min of walking

10. Doughty Falls–China Creek Open Space, 9 sights 5.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:54 PM
    2. Sunset8:40 PM
    3. Head back8:55 PM
    4. At your car9:11 PM
    5. Dark9:16 PM

    Back at your car by 9:11 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 42 min of walking

11. Marshall's Hill–China Creek Open Space, 3 groves 5.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:54 PM
    2. Sunset8:40 PM
    3. Head back8:55 PM
    4. At your car9:11 PM
    5. Dark9:16 PM

    Back at your car by 9:11 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 42 min of walking

12. Long View Peak–China Creek Open Space, 9 sights 5.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:54 PM
    2. Sunset8:40 PM
    3. Head back8:55 PM
    4. At your car9:11 PM
    5. Dark9:16 PM

    Back at your car by 9:11 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 42 min of walking