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. Over Easy & Road to WOS 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car8:09 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:09 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 7 min of walking

2. Mountain Dell Reservoir–Alexander Creek Trail, 5 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car9:36 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

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

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 750 ft climb · 171 min of walking

3. Great Western Trail bypass–The Avenues, 4 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car9:00 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 9:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 860 ft climb · 129 min of walking

4. Summit Park Peak & Over Easy 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car8:09 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:09 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 7 min of walking

5. Murdock Peak & Lake Salamander 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

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

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1180 ft climb · 99 min of walking

6. Flying Dog 3.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:32 PM

   1. Be there7:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Dark8:20 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:20 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Short Stack 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car8:09 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:09 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking

8. Over Easy 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

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

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking

9. Mill Creek Meadows Trail–Olympic, 5 sights 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 3:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car11:16 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 11:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.5 mi to the viewpoint · 2630 ft climb · 450 min of walking

10. scenic overlook & Preserve Connector via Flying Dog 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
    2. Sunset7:52 PM
    3. Head back8:07 PM
    4. At your car8:13 PM
    5. Dark8:20 PM

    Back at your car by 8:13 PM — 7 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

11. Red Pine Rim Viewpoint–Hoof It, 7 sights 1.9 mi away

    Leave by 3:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:20 PM
    2. Sunset7:52 PM
    3. Head back8:07 PM
    4. At your car11:17 PM
    5. Dark8:20 PM

    Back at your car by 11:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.5 mi to the viewpoint · 3130 ft climb · 442 min of walking

12. Ambush–Colin's Trail, 7 sights 0.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:04 PM
    2. Sunset7:52 PM
    3. Head back8:07 PM
    4. At your car10:10 PM
    5. Dark8:20 PM

    Back at your car by 10:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1160 ft climb · 270 min of walking