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 1.1 mi away

   Be there by 7:58 PM

   1. Be there7:58 PM
   2. Sunset8:18 PM
   3. Dark8:47 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:47 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Dixon Ridge Fire Road 1.1 mi away

   Be there by 7:58 PM

   1. Be there7:58 PM
   2. Sunset8:18 PM
   3. Dark8:47 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:47 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Big Rock Trail via Big Rock Ridge Fire Road 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
   2. Sunset8:18 PM
   3. Head back8:33 PM
   4. At your car9:02 PM
   5. Dark8:47 PM

   Back at your car by 9:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Big Rock Ridge–Big Rock Ridge Fire Road, 4 sights 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset8:18 PM
   3. Head back8:33 PM
   4. At your car9:06 PM
   5. Dark8:47 PM

   Back at your car by 9:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Barnabe Mountain Fire Road–Dixon Ridge Fire Road, 4 sights 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
   2. Sunset8:18 PM
   3. Head back8:33 PM
   4. At your car9:24 PM
   5. Dark8:47 PM

   Back at your car by 9:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Fr Road 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
   2. Sunset8:18 PM
   3. Head back8:33 PM
   4. At your car8:58 PM
   5. Dark8:47 PM

   Back at your car by 8:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. East Sylvestris Fire Road–Hunt Camp Road, 3 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:23 PM
   2. Sunset8:18 PM
   3. Head back8:33 PM
   4. At your car8:54 PM
   5. Dark8:47 PM

   Back at your car by 8:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Kent Lake–Boulder Springs Trail, 6 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
   2. Sunset8:18 PM
   3. Head back8:33 PM
   4. At your car9:06 PM
   5. Dark8:47 PM

   Back at your car by 9:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. Conifer Fire Road & Porcupine Trail via White Hill Fire Road 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
   2. Sunset8:18 PM
   3. Head back8:33 PM
   4. At your car8:46 PM
   5. Dark8:47 PM

   Back at your car by 8:46 PM — 1 min before dark.

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

10. Loma Alta–Bay Area Ridge Trail, 6 sights 3 mi away

    Leave by 6:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
    2. Sunset8:18 PM
    3. Head back8:33 PM
    4. At your car9:27 PM
    5. Dark8:47 PM

    Back at your car by 9:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

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

    Leave by 6:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
    2. Sunset8:18 PM
    3. Head back8:33 PM
    4. At your car9:28 PM
    5. Dark8:47 PM

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

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

12. Cascade Peak & Blue Ridge Fire Road via White Hill Fire Road 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
    2. Sunset8:18 PM
    3. Head back8:33 PM
    4. At your car9:16 PM
    5. Dark8:47 PM

    Back at your car by 9:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 560 ft climb · 100 min of walking