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.

2 of 12 spots
  1. Forest Road 4100-126 1.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:39 PM
    3. Head back7:54 PM
    4. At your car8:23 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

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

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 440 ft climb · 70 min of walking

  2. Leave by 7:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
    2. Sunset7:39 PM
    3. Head back7:54 PM
    4. At your car8:00 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 8:00 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

  3. Leave by 7:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
    2. Sunset7:39 PM
    3. Head back7:54 PM
    4. At your car8:00 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 8:00 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

  4. Leave by 4:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:42 PM
    2. Sunset7:39 PM
    3. Head back7:54 PM
    4. At your car9:36 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

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

    4.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1830 ft climb · 260 min of walking

  5. Leave by 7:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
    2. Sunset7:39 PM
    3. Head back7:54 PM
    4. At your car7:59 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 7:59 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

  6. Pacific Crest Trail 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
    2. Sunset7:39 PM
    3. Head back7:54 PM
    4. At your car7:59 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 7:59 PM — 12 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

  7. Leave by 7:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
    2. Sunset7:39 PM
    3. Head back7:54 PM
    4. At your car8:10 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 8:10 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 32 min of walking

  8. 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

  9. 4100-122 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:39 PM
    3. Head back7:54 PM
    4. At your car8:07 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 8:07 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walking

  10. 4934-127 & 4934-240 3.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:39 PM
    3. Head back7:54 PM
    4. At your car8:30 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 8:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 78 min of walking

  11. Leave by 6:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
    2. Sunset7:40 PM
    3. Head back7:55 PM
    4. At your car8:10 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 8:10 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 42 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  12. Be there by 7:20 PM

    1. Be there7:20 PM
    2. Sunset7:40 PM
    3. Dark8:11 PM

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

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead