Sunset hikes near Cle Elum, 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. Amabilis Mountain–Amabilis summit Viewpoint, 3 summits 19.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car9:49 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 9:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1870 ft climb · 285 min of walking

2. French Cabin Creek Trail–Kachess Ridge Trail (#1315), 3 sights 19.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car9:47 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 9:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.9 mi to the viewpoint · 980 ft climb · 234 min of walking

3. Thorp Mountain–4824-115, 4 sights 20.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car9:42 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 9:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.4 mi to the viewpoint · 2340 ft climb · 282 min of walking

4. Manastash Ridge Trail #1323 17.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car9:03 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 9:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1280 ft climb · 171 min of walking

5. Forest Road 1911-711 20.6 mi away

   Leave by 3:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car11:40 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 11:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.6 mi to the viewpoint · 2130 ft climb · 473 min of walking

6. Blowout Mountain Trail #1318 & Forest Road 4110-145 via Pacific Crest Trail 23.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car8:53 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

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

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 680 ft climb · 125 min of walking

7. Forest Road 4110-127 23.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car9:38 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 9:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1460 ft climb · 249 min of walking

8. Forest Road 4110-123 23.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car9:10 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 9:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1360 ft climb · 189 min of walking

9. 4100-116 & 4100-119 via 4100-130 22.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car10:45 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 10:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1690 ft climb · 367 min of walking

10. Cooper Road–No Name Basin Road, 4 sights 22 mi away

    Be there by 7:21 PM

    1. Be there7:21 PM
    2. Sunset7:41 PM
    3. Dark8:13 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:13 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. No Name Creek Spur Road–Tumble Creek Road, 3 sights 22.6 mi away

    Be there by 7:21 PM

    1. Be there7:21 PM
    2. Sunset7:41 PM
    3. Dark8:13 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:13 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Tumble Creek Road 23.6 mi away

    Be there by 7:21 PM

    1. Be there7:21 PM
    2. Sunset7:41 PM
    3. Dark8:13 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:13 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead