Sunset hikes near Garcia, 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. Mount Defiance–Winter Block access Viewpoint, 6 viewpoints 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car9:25 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 9:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 2710 ft climb · 254 min of walking

2. Little Bandera Mountain–Winter Block access Viewpoint, 11 viewpoints 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car9:27 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 9:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 2780 ft climb · 259 min of walking

3. Winter Block access Viewpoint–Dirty Harry's Peak Viewpoint, 10 lakes 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car9:25 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 9:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 2660 ft climb · 252 min of walking

4. McClellan Butte & McClellan Butte Trail 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 3:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car10:04 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 10:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.2 mi to the viewpoint · 3510 ft climb · 359 min of walking

5. Thompson Lake–Putrid Pete's Peak Trail, 4 sights 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car8:46 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2400 ft climb · 171 min of walking

6. Little Mason Lake–Mason Lake, 6 sights 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car8:45 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 2690 ft climb · 176 min of walking

7. Salal Point–Semi Wall, 9 sights 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car9:50 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 9:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.2 mi to the viewpoint · 2320 ft climb · 285 min of walking

8. Olallie Viewpoint–5010-350 Loop, 4 sights 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car9:25 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 9:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 2560 ft climb · 250 min of walking

9. Twin Falls (Upper)–Twin Falls (Lower), 9 sights 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car9:14 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 9:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1860 ft climb · 204 min of walking

10. Olallie Viewpoint–5010-350, 3 sights 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 3:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:43 PM
    3. Head back7:58 PM
    4. At your car10:35 PM
    5. Dark8:14 PM

    Back at your car by 10:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.2 mi to the viewpoint · 3300 ft climb · 384 min of walking

11. Dirtybox Peak–Fire Training Academy trail, 4 sights 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:43 PM
    3. Head back7:58 PM
    4. At your car8:40 PM
    5. Dark8:15 PM

    Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 2540 ft climb · 161 min of walking

12. Blazer Lake–Rainbow Lake, 8 lakes 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:43 PM
    3. Head back7:58 PM
    4. At your car8:45 PM
    5. Dark8:14 PM

    Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1730 ft climb · 148 min of walking