Sunset hikes near Whittier, 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.
This week’s evenings
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Forest Road 4100-126 1.6 mi away
Leave by 6:40 PM
- Leave trailhead6:40 PM
- Sunset7:41 PM
- Head back7:56 PM
- At your car8:25 PM
- Dark8:13 PM
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Back at your car by 8:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 440 ft climb · 70 min of walking
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Stampede Pass & 5400-332 via Pacific Crest Trail 1.8 mi away
Leave by 7:17 PM
- Leave trailhead7:17 PM
- Sunset7:41 PM
- Head back7:56 PM
- At your car8:02 PM
- Dark8:13 PM
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Back at your car by 8:02 PM — 11 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking
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Lizard Lake–Forest Road 5403-105 Loop, 5 sights 1.8 mi away
Leave by 7:17 PM
- Leave trailhead7:17 PM
- Sunset7:41 PM
- Head back7:56 PM
- At your car8:02 PM
- Dark8:13 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:02 PM — 11 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking
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Leave by 7:17 PM
- Leave trailhead7:17 PM
- Sunset7:41 PM
- Head back7:56 PM
- At your car8:01 PM
- Dark8:13 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:01 PM — 11 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking
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Pacific Crest Trail 3.3 mi away
Leave by 7:17 PM
- Leave trailhead7:17 PM
- Sunset7:41 PM
- Head back7:56 PM
- At your car8:01 PM
- Dark8:13 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:01 PM — 12 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking
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4934-126–4934-128, 3 sights 2.6 mi away
Leave by 7:05 PM
- Leave trailhead7:05 PM
- Sunset7:41 PM
- Head back7:56 PM
- At your car8:12 PM
- Dark8:13 PM
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Back at your car by 8:12 PM — 1 min before dark.
0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 32 min of walking
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4100-122 2.5 mi away
Leave by 7:13 PM
- Leave trailhead7:13 PM
- Sunset7:41 PM
- Head back7:56 PM
- At your car8:09 PM
- Dark8:13 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:09 PM — 4 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walking
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4934-127 & 4934-240 3.8 mi away
Leave by 6:38 PM
- Leave trailhead6:38 PM
- Sunset7:41 PM
- Head back7:56 PM
- At your car8:32 PM
- Dark8:13 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 78 min of walking
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4934-139 & Keechelus Ridge Approach Trail 4.6 mi away
Leave by 6:56 PM
- Leave trailhead6:56 PM
- Sunset7:41 PM
- Head back7:56 PM
- At your car8:12 PM
- Dark8:13 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:12 PM — 1 min before dark.
0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 42 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Be there by 7:21 PM
- Be there7:21 PM
- Sunset7:41 PM
- Dark8:13 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 8:13 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Lake Laura–Lake Laura Backdoor Trail, 3 sights 5.7 mi away
Leave by 6:31 PM
- Leave trailhead6:31 PM
- Sunset7:42 PM
- Head back7:57 PM
- At your car8:22 PM
- Dark8:13 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 880 ft climb · 76 min of walking
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National Forest Development Road 5250-1 6.1 mi away
Be there by 7:22 PM
- Be there7:22 PM
- Sunset7:42 PM
- Dark8:13 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 8:13 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead