Sunset hikes near Upper Preston, 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. Boot Trail–Donkey Engine Trail, 5 sights 5 mi away

   Be there by 7:24 PM

   1. Be there7:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Dark8:16 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:16 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Grand Ridge Summit Trail via Len's Trail 5 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car8:39 PM
   5. Dark8:16 PM

   Back at your car by 8:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 530 ft climb · 92 min of walking

3. Flowing Fir Loop–Grand Ridge Summit Trail, 4 sights 5 mi away

   Be there by 7:24 PM

   1. Be there7:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Dark8:16 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:16 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Coal Mine Loop Trail–Grand Ridge Summit Trail, 3 sights 5 mi away

   Leave by 4:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Head back8:00 PM
   4. At your car9:57 PM
   5. Dark8:16 PM

   Back at your car by 9:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1280 ft climb · 268 min of walking

5. Crazy Ivan & Midtown Upper/XC via Snoqualmie Valley Trail 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car9:04 PM
   5. Dark8:16 PM

   Back at your car by 9:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 930 ft climb · 154 min of walking

6. Lake Marie–Burma Shave Loop, 4 sights 5.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark8:16 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 570 ft climb · 74 min of walking

7. Crazy Ivan–Goose Chase Loop, 3 sights 5.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark8:16 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 53 min of walking

8. Crazy Ivan–Midtown Upper/XC, 3 sights 5.6 mi away

   Be there by 7:24 PM

   1. Be there7:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Dark8:16 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:16 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. South Pond–Coal Mine Loop Trail, 5 sights 5.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car9:46 PM
   5. Dark8:16 PM

   Back at your car by 9:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.2 mi to the viewpoint · 900 ft climb · 234 min of walking

10. Beaver Pond 5.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car8:40 PM
    5. Dark8:15 PM

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

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 82 min of walking

11. Bypass 5.7 mi away

    Be there by 7:24 PM

    1. Be there7:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Dark8:16 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:16 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Pink Beaver (gone) 5.7 mi away

    Be there by 7:24 PM

    1. Be there7:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Dark8:16 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:16 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead