Sunset hikes near Dodson, or

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. Cedar Swamp Road & Mars Landing Road 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:04 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 15 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Hamilton Mountain–Phlox Point, 10 sights 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 3:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car10:38 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 10:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.2 mi to the viewpoint · 2440 ft climb · 385 min of walking

3. Phlox Point–Phlox Point Trail, 3 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car9:11 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 9:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1730 ft climb · 199 min of walking

4. East Hardy Ridge Trail–Equestrian Trail, 3 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car9:11 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 9:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1740 ft climb · 201 min of walking

5. Upper Munra Falls–Adult Fish Holding Ponds, 8 lakes 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car10:06 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 10:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1040 ft climb · 274 min of walking

6. Franklin Ridge Connector Trail–Loop Trail, 3 sights 3.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:02 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 13 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Cougar Rock Trail–Loop Trail, 3 sights 4 mi away

   Leave by 7:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:01 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 10 min of walking

8. Bullet Car Trail–Franklin Ridge Trail #427, 5 sights 4.2 mi away

   Leave by 3:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car12:09 AM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 12:09 AM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.4 mi to the viewpoint · 980 ft climb · 459 min of walking

9. Nellie Corser Cascade–Railcar Falls, 3 falls 4.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1180 ft climb · 94 min of walking

10. Quiver Point & Quiver Point Trail via Archer Mountain Trail 4.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
    2. Sunset7:43 PM
    3. Head back7:58 PM
    4. At your car7:59 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 7:59 PM — 14 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Archer Mountain & Quiver Point via Archer Mountain Trail 4.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
    2. Sunset7:43 PM
    3. Head back7:58 PM
    4. At your car7:59 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 7:59 PM — 14 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Scott Point via Archer Mountain Trail 4.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
    2. Sunset7:43 PM
    3. Head back7:58 PM
    4. At your car7:59 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 7:59 PM — 14 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint