Sunset hikes near Rochester, 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.

6 of 12 spots
  1. D-2200 via D-2000 8 mi away

    Be there by 7:28 PM

    1. Be there7:28 PM
    2. Sunset7:48 PM
    3. Dark8:20 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:20 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  2. Leave by 3:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:52 PM
    2. Sunset7:48 PM
    3. Head back8:03 PM
    4. At your car10:58 PM
    5. Dark8:19 PM

    Back at your car by 10:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1840 ft climb · 391 min of walking

  3. Be there by 7:29 PM

    1. Be there7:29 PM
    2. Sunset7:49 PM
    3. Dark8:20 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:20 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  4. Be there by 7:29 PM

    1. Be there7:29 PM
    2. Sunset7:49 PM
    3. Dark8:20 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:20 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  5. D-1100 9.3 mi away

    Be there by 7:28 PM

    1. Be there7:28 PM
    2. Sunset7:48 PM
    3. Dark8:20 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:20 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  6. Leave by 5:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:48 PM
    3. Head back8:03 PM
    4. At your car9:09 PM
    5. Dark8:19 PM

    Back at your car by 9:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1450 ft climb · 175 min of walking

  7. D-1300 9.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:25 PM
    2. Sunset7:49 PM
    3. Head back8:04 PM
    4. At your car8:07 PM
    5. Dark8:20 PM

    Back at your car by 8:07 PM — 12 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  8. Be there by 7:28 PM

    1. Be there7:28 PM
    2. Sunset7:48 PM
    3. Dark8:20 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:20 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  9. Leave by 5:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:48 PM
    3. Head back8:03 PM
    4. At your car9:14 PM
    5. Dark8:19 PM

    Back at your car by 9:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1420 ft climb · 181 min of walking

  10. Be there by 7:28 PM

    1. Be there7:28 PM
    2. Sunset7:48 PM
    3. Dark8:20 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:20 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  11. Leave by 5:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:26 PM
    2. Sunset7:48 PM
    3. Head back8:03 PM
    4. At your car9:52 PM
    5. Dark8:20 PM

    Back at your car by 9:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.2 mi to the viewpoint · 700 ft climb · 230 min of walking

  12. Leave by 7:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:27 PM
    2. Sunset7:48 PM
    3. Head back8:03 PM
    4. At your car8:05 PM
    5. Dark8:20 PM

    Back at your car by 8:05 PM — 14 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint