Sunset hikes near South Cle Elum, 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 of 12 spots
  1. Leave by 5:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:39 PM
    3. Head back7:54 PM
    4. At your car9:01 PM
    5. Dark8:10 PM

    Back at your car by 9:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1280 ft climb · 171 min of walking

  2. Leave by 4:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:28 PM
    2. Sunset7:39 PM
    3. Head back7:54 PM
    4. At your car9:47 PM
    5. Dark8:10 PM

    Back at your car by 9:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1870 ft climb · 285 min of walking

  3. Leave by 5:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:39 PM
    3. Head back7:54 PM
    4. At your car9:45 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 9:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.9 mi to the viewpoint · 980 ft climb · 234 min of walking

  4. Leave by 4:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:22 PM
    2. Sunset7:39 PM
    3. Head back7:54 PM
    4. At your car9:40 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 9:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.4 mi to the viewpoint · 2340 ft climb · 282 min of walking

  5. Forest Road 1911-711 19.8 mi away

    Leave by 3:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:39 PM
    3. Head back7:54 PM
    4. At your car11:38 PM
    5. Dark8:10 PM

    Back at your car by 11:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    7.6 mi to the viewpoint · 2130 ft climb · 473 min of walking

  6. Leave by 6:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:39 PM
    3. Head back7:54 PM
    4. At your car8:51 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 680 ft climb · 125 min of walking

  7. Forest Road 4110-127 22.6 mi away

    Leave by 4:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:53 PM
    2. Sunset7:39 PM
    3. Head back7:54 PM
    4. At your car9:36 PM
    5. Dark8:10 PM

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

    4.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1460 ft climb · 249 min of walking

  8. Forest Road 4110-123 22.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:39 PM
    3. Head back7:54 PM
    4. At your car9:08 PM
    5. Dark8:10 PM

    Back at your car by 9:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1360 ft climb · 189 min of walking

  9. Leave by 5:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:01 PM
    2. Sunset7:39 PM
    3. Head back7:54 PM
    4. At your car9:23 PM
    5. Dark8:10 PM

    Back at your car by 9:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1730 ft climb · 228 min of walking

  10. Leave by 4:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:28 PM
    2. Sunset7:39 PM
    3. Head back7:54 PM
    4. At your car9:54 PM
    5. Dark8:10 PM

    Back at your car by 9:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1920 ft climb · 291 min of walking

  11. Leave by 4:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:39 PM
    3. Head back7:54 PM
    4. At your car10:43 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 10:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1690 ft climb · 367 min of walking

  12. Be there by 7:19 PM

    1. Be there7:19 PM
    2. Sunset7:39 PM
    3. Dark8:11 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:11 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead