Sunset hikes near Purdy, 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. Dissidents Trail–East Wing Loop, 3 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Head back8:02 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 25 min of walking

2. Cushman Trail 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Head back8:02 PM
   4. At your car8:46 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 90 min of walking

3. Sweet Alice apple & Sehmel Perimeter Trail 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Head back8:02 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:07 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 12 min of walking

4. Sehmel Perimeter Trail 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Head back8:02 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 44 min of walking

5. Big Pond Trail 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Head back8:02 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking

6. Wicks Lake & Fairview Lake 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Head back8:02 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

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

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 77 min of walking

7. Deer Park Loop Cutoff Trail–Deer Park Loop Trail, 3 sights 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Head back8:02 PM
   4. At your car8:03 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:03 PM — 16 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Electric Avenue via Main Trail 3.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Head back8:02 PM
   4. At your car8:15 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:15 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 25 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Dissidents Trail–Horse/Pedestrian Trail, 3 sights 3.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Head back8:02 PM
   4. At your car8:15 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:15 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 25 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Banner Loop–Electric Avenue, 4 sights 3.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
    2. Sunset7:47 PM
    3. Head back8:02 PM
    4. At your car8:15 PM
    5. Dark8:19 PM

    Back at your car by 8:15 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 27 min of walking

11. County Line South Trail–Fairview Lake Trail, 4 sights 6.5 mi away

    Be there by 7:27 PM

    1. Be there7:27 PM
    2. Sunset7:47 PM
    3. Dark8:19 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:19 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Crescent Lake 3.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car8:28 PM
    5. Dark8:18 PM

    Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 53 min of walking