Sunset hikes near Mount Vista, 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.
This week’s evenings
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Whipple Creek Park–Connector Trail, 3 sights 2.8 mi away
Leave by 7:15 PM
- Leave trailhead7:15 PM
- Sunset7:45 PM
- Head back8:00 PM
- At your car8:11 PM
- Dark8:16 PM
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Back at your car by 8:11 PM — 5 min before dark.
0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 21 min of walking
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Ellen Davis Sunset Point & Ellen Davis Trail 5.2 mi away
Leave by 7:00 PM
- Leave trailhead7:00 PM
- Sunset7:45 PM
- Head back8:00 PM
- At your car8:18 PM
- Dark8:15 PM
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Back at your car by 8:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 42 min of walking
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Burnt Bridge Creek Trail via Ellen Davis Trail 5.3 mi away
Be there by 7:25 PM
- Be there7:25 PM
- Sunset7:45 PM
- Dark8:15 PM
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Your car is right there — dark at 8:15 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Retention Pond 6.9 mi away
Leave by 6:42 PM
- Leave trailhead6:42 PM
- Sunset7:45 PM
- Head back8:00 PM
- At your car8:40 PM
- Dark8:15 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 83 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Lauretta Norene Forest Preserve 4.2 mi away
Leave by 7:11 PM
- Leave trailhead7:11 PM
- Sunset7:45 PM
- Head back8:00 PM
- At your car8:13 PM
- Dark8:15 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:13 PM — 2 min before dark.
0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walking
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Leave by 7:08 PM
- Leave trailhead7:08 PM
- Sunset7:45 PM
- Head back8:00 PM
- At your car8:16 PM
- Dark8:15 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking
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Burnt Bridge Creek Trail 6.9 mi away
Leave by 6:45 PM
- Leave trailhead6:45 PM
- Sunset7:45 PM
- Head back8:00 PM
- At your car8:39 PM
- Dark8:15 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 79 min of walking
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Padden Parkway Trail 3.9 mi away
Leave by 7:12 PM
- Leave trailhead7:12 PM
- Sunset7:44 PM
- Head back7:59 PM
- At your car8:12 PM
- Dark8:15 PM
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Back at your car by 8:12 PM — 3 min before dark.
0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking
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Tina Bar 6.8 mi away
Leave by 7:03 PM
- Leave trailhead7:03 PM
- Sunset7:45 PM
- Head back8:00 PM
- At your car8:22 PM
- Dark8:16 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 44 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Leave by 6:59 PM
- Leave trailhead6:59 PM
- Sunset7:45 PM
- Head back8:00 PM
- At your car8:26 PM
- Dark8:15 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 52 min of walking
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Heathergate Ridge & Burnt Bridge Creek Trail 5.6 mi away
Leave by 6:56 PM
- Leave trailhead6:56 PM
- Sunset7:45 PM
- Head back8:00 PM
- At your car8:29 PM
- Dark8:15 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 58 min of walking
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East Fork of the Lewis River Trail 8 mi away
Leave by 7:23 PM
- Leave trailhead7:23 PM
- Sunset7:45 PM
- Head back8:00 PM
- At your car8:01 PM
- Dark8:15 PM
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Back at your car by 8:01 PM — 14 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking