Sunset hikes near Kachess Resort, 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. Thorp Mountain–4824-115, 4 sights 1.5 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

2. Amabilis Mountain–Amabilis summit Viewpoint, 3 summits 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:44 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 · 1830 ft climb · 260 min of walking

3. 4934-127 & 4934-240 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 78 min of walking

4. French Cabin Creek Trail–Kachess Ridge Trail (#1315), 3 sights 3.7 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

5. 4934-139 & Keechelus Ridge Approach Trail 4.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 42 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Alta Mountain–Rachel Lake, 4 sights 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car9:34 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 9:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2470 ft climb · 270 min of walking

7. Lila Lake–Rachel Lake, 5 sights 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car9:30 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 9:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.9 mi to the viewpoint · 2400 ft climb · 260 min of walking

8. Hibox Mountain–Hibox Mountain climber's trail, 3 sights 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:43 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 · 2810 ft climb · 231 min of walking

9. 4100-154 & 4100-220 via Pacific Crest Trail 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 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 · 10 min of walking

10. Forest Road 4100-126 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:41 PM
    3. Head back7:56 PM
    4. At your car8:25 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 8:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 440 ft climb · 70 min of walking

11. Forest Road 5403 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:41 PM
    3. Head back7:56 PM
    4. At your car8:22 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 400 ft climb · 64 min of walking

12. Lizard Lake & Forest Road 5403-105 via Pacific Crest Trail 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:41 PM
    3. Head back7:56 PM
    4. At your car8:23 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 450 ft climb · 66 min of walking