Sunset hikes near Monte Cristo, 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. Sloan Peak & Sloan Peak Trail 5.3 mi away

   Leave by 2:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:40 PM
   3. Head back7:55 PM
   4. At your car9:53 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 9:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.9 mi to the viewpoint · 5600 ft climb · 406 min of walking

2. Vesper Peak–Sunrise Mine Trail, 3 sights 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car9:17 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 9:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 3870 ft climb · 275 min of walking

3. Mineral Butte via Salmon Creek Road 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 2:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car10:47 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 10:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.9 mi to the viewpoint · 4040 ft climb · 461 min of walking

4. Dickerman Mountain Viewpoint & Dickerman Mountain Trail 7.6 mi away

   Leave by 4:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car9:00 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 9:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 2980 ft climb · 218 min of walking

5. Mount Dickerman–Dickerman Mountain Viewpoint, 3 summits 7.6 mi away

   Leave by 4:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car8:59 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 2890 ft climb · 214 min of walking

6. Mount Forgotten–Perry Creek Viewpoint, 4 sights 8 mi away

   Leave by 3:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car10:15 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 10:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.4 mi to the viewpoint · 3520 ft climb · 376 min of walking

7. Lost Creek Ridge Trail 8.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:40 PM
   3. Head back7:55 PM
   4. At your car9:21 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 9:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 3490 ft climb · 278 min of walking

8. Round Lake & Round Lake Trail via Lost Creek Ridge Trail 8.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:40 PM
   3. Head back7:55 PM
   4. At your car9:20 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 9:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 3450 ft climb · 275 min of walking

9. Sunup Lake & Lost Creek Ridge Trail 8.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:40 PM
   3. Head back7:55 PM
   4. At your car9:20 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 9:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 3440 ft climb · 274 min of walking

10. Frog Mountain & Frog Mountain Trail 8.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:40 PM
    3. Head back7:55 PM
    4. At your car8:50 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1350 ft climb · 151 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Painted Mountain–North Fork Sauk Trail, 3 sights 8.9 mi away

    Leave by 4:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:21 PM
    2. Sunset7:40 PM
    3. Head back7:55 PM
    4. At your car8:54 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 3950 ft climb · 238 min of walking

12. Benchmark Mountain Trail–North Fork Skykomish Trail, 3 sights 9 mi away

    Leave by 4:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:06 PM
    2. Sunset7:40 PM
    3. Head back7:55 PM
    4. At your car9:56 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 9:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.7 mi to the viewpoint · 2640 ft climb · 315 min of walking