Sunset hikes near Snoquera, 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. Buck Creek Trail–Palisades Trail, 4 sights 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car9:58 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 9:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2550 ft climb · 319 min of walking

2. Buck Creek Trail–Dalles Ridge Trail, 3 sights 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM — 15 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Forest Road 7251 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car8:46 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

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

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 82 min of walking

4. Forest Road 7250 & National Forest Development Road 7250 2 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car8:46 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

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

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 83 min of walking

5. Ranger Creek Viewpoint–Dalles Ridge Trail, 5 sights 2.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:22 PM

   1. Be there7:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Dark8:13 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:13 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. George Lake–Dalles Ridge Trail Loop, 4 sights 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM — 14 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Noble Knob Viewpoint–Dalles Ridge Trail Loop, 4 sights 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM — 14 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Mutton Mountain–Dalles Ridge Trail, 4 sights 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM — 14 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Noble Knob & Dalles Ridge Trail via Ranger Creek Trail 3 mi away

   Leave by 7:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM — 14 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Lost Lake & Dalles Ridge Trail via Ranger Creek Trail 3 mi away

    Leave by 7:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:19 PM
    2. Sunset7:42 PM
    3. Head back7:57 PM
    4. At your car7:59 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 7:59 PM — 14 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Forest Road 7222-510 & Noble Knob Trail 4.7 mi away

    Be there by 7:22 PM

    1. Be there7:22 PM
    2. Sunset7:42 PM
    3. Dark8:13 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:13 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Green Valley Trail & Northway Trail 6 mi away

    Leave by 3:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:54 PM
    2. Sunset7:42 PM
    3. Head back7:57 PM
    4. At your car10:01 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 10:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2720 ft climb · 331 min of walking