Sunset hikes near Packwood, 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. Dege Peak–Shadow Lake, 5 lakes 20.6 mi away

   Leave by 4:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car9:36 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 9:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2490 ft climb · 273 min of walking

2. Mount Fremont Lookout–Shadow Lake, 4 lakes 20.6 mi away

   Leave by 4:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car9:43 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 9:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.3 mi to the viewpoint · 2630 ft climb · 291 min of walking

3. Sunrise Rim Viewpoint–Shadow Lake, 4 viewpoints 20.6 mi away

   Leave by 4:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car9:38 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 9:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2490 ft climb · 275 min of walking

4. Skyscraper Mountain–Shadow Lake, 5 sights 20.6 mi away

   Leave by 3:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car10:44 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 10:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.2 mi to the viewpoint · 2970 ft climb · 406 min of walking

5. 3rd Burroughs Mountain–Frozen Lake Viewpoint, 7 sights 20.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car9:39 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 9:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 950 ft climb · 222 min of walking

6. Emmons Vista–Silver Forest Viewpoint Loop, 7 sights 20 mi away

   Leave by 3:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car10:06 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 10:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2990 ft climb · 344 min of walking

7. Yakima Park Viewpoint–Frozen Lake Viewpoint, 5 viewpoints 21.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car9:37 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 9:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 970 ft climb · 218 min of walking

8. Flett Glacier–Echo Rock, 4 glaciers 22.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

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

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 80 min of walking

9. Lower Crystal Lake–Upper Crystal Lake, 5 sights 23.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car9:30 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

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

   3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1500 ft climb · 227 min of walking

10. Eagle Cliff Viewpoint–Mowich Lake Loop, 4 saddles 24 mi away

    Leave by 6:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
    2. Sunset7:43 PM
    3. Head back7:58 PM
    4. At your car8:41 PM
    5. Dark8:14 PM

    Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 84 min of walking

11. Spray Falls–Spray Falls Viewpoint, 3 viewpoints 24.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:43 PM
    3. Head back7:58 PM
    4. At your car8:40 PM
    5. Dark8:14 PM

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

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 82 min of walking

12. Hessong Rock & Mowich Lake via Spray Park Trail 24.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:43 PM
    3. Head back7:58 PM
    4. At your car8:40 PM
    5. Dark8:14 PM

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

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 82 min of walking