Sunset hikes near Granite Falls, 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. Lime Kiln Trail 1.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:25 PM

   1. Be there7:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Dark8:17 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:17 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Hubbard Lake via Lime Kiln Trail 1.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:25 PM

   1. Be there7:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Dark8:17 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:17 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Chitwood Lake–Hubbard Lake, 4 sights 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Head back8:00 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:01 PM — 16 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Milard Lake 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Head back8:00 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:07 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. 118th Place Northeast 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Head back8:00 PM
   4. At your car8:03 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:03 PM — 14 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Jordan Ponds & Russian Road 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Head back8:00 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:02 PM — 15 min before dark.

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

7. Cleanup and streams via Pilchuck River Trail 4.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Head back8:00 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:11 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 30 min of walking

8. Smelling Lake via Pilchuck River Trail 4.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Head back8:00 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:11 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 29 min of walking

9. Hanson Lake via Pilchuck River Trail 5.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Head back8:00 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:10 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 25 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. 191st Drive Southeast 5.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:04 PM
    5. Dark8:17 PM

    Back at your car by 8:04 PM — 13 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Twin Lakes & National Forest Development Road 035 6.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:38 PM
    5. Dark8:17 PM

    Back at your car by 8:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 580 ft climb · 92 min of walking

12. Blue Mountain & Twin Lakes via National Forest Development Road 035 6.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:39 PM
    5. Dark8:17 PM

    Back at your car by 8:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 410 ft climb · 89 min of walking