Sunset hikes

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. Madrone Path via Great Loop Trail 0 mi away

   Be there by 7:59 PM

   1. Be there7:59 PM
   2. Sunset8:19 PM
   3. Dark8:48 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:48 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Dixon Ridge Fire Road 0 mi away

   Be there by 7:59 PM

   1. Be there7:59 PM
   2. Sunset8:19 PM
   3. Dark8:48 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:48 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Barnabe Mountain Fire Road–Dixon Ridge Fire Road, 4 sights 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset8:19 PM
   3. Head back8:34 PM
   4. At your car9:25 PM
   5. Dark8:48 PM

   Back at your car by 9:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 740 ft climb · 122 min of walking

4. Conifer Fire Road & Porcupine Trail via White Hill Fire Road 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:34 PM
   2. Sunset8:19 PM
   3. Head back8:34 PM
   4. At your car8:47 PM
   5. Dark8:48 PM

   Back at your car by 8:47 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 400 ft climb · 38 min of walking

5. East Sylvestris Fire Road–Hunt Camp Road, 3 sights 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
   2. Sunset8:19 PM
   3. Head back8:34 PM
   4. At your car8:55 PM
   5. Dark8:48 PM

   Back at your car by 8:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 490 ft climb · 57 min of walking

6. Kent Lake–Boulder Springs Trail, 6 sights 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
   2. Sunset8:19 PM
   3. Head back8:34 PM
   4. At your car9:07 PM
   5. Dark8:48 PM

   Back at your car by 9:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 690 ft climb · 86 min of walking

7. Big Rock Trail via Big Rock Ridge Fire Road 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
   2. Sunset8:19 PM
   3. Head back8:34 PM
   4. At your car9:03 PM
   5. Dark8:48 PM

   Back at your car by 9:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 670 ft climb · 77 min of walking

8. Big Rock Ridge–Big Rock Ridge Fire Road, 4 sights 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset8:19 PM
   3. Head back8:34 PM
   4. At your car9:07 PM
   5. Dark8:48 PM

   Back at your car by 9:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1410 ft climb · 109 min of walking

9. Loma Alta Fire Road(N)/Sunrise Fire Road(S)–Oak Manor Fire Road, 3 sights 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset8:19 PM
   3. Head back8:34 PM
   4. At your car9:29 PM
   5. Dark8:48 PM

   Back at your car by 9:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 860 ft climb · 132 min of walking

10. Loma Alta–Bay Area Ridge Trail, 6 sights 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
    2. Sunset8:19 PM
    3. Head back8:34 PM
    4. At your car9:28 PM
    5. Dark8:48 PM

    Back at your car by 9:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 850 ft climb · 130 min of walking

11. Fr Road 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
    2. Sunset8:19 PM
    3. Head back8:34 PM
    4. At your car8:59 PM
    5. Dark8:48 PM

    Back at your car by 8:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 720 ft climb · 70 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Cascade Peak–Blue Ridge Fire Road, 3 sights 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
    2. Sunset8:19 PM
    3. Head back8:34 PM
    4. At your car9:01 PM
    5. Dark8:48 PM

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

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 630 ft climb · 73 min of walking