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. Flying Dog 2.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:34 PM

   1. Be there7:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Dark8:22 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:22 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Murdock Peak–Colin's Trail, 4 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car10:06 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 10:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.8 mi to the viewpoint · 2320 ft climb · 303 min of walking

3. Mountain Dell Reservoir–Alexander Creek Trail, 5 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car9:37 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 9:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

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

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car9:02 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

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

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

5. Over Easy & Road to WOS 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

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

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

6. Summit Park Peak & Over Easy via Road to WOS 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 950 ft climb · 71 min of walking

7. Mill Creek Meadows Trail–Olympic, 5 sights 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 3:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car11:17 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

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

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

8. scenic overlook & Preserve Connector via Flying Dog 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:15 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:15 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

9. Red Pine Rim Viewpoint–Hoof It, 7 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 3:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car11:18 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 11:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. Ambush–Colin's Trail, 7 sights 1.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:06 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Head back8:09 PM
    4. At your car10:11 PM
    5. Dark8:22 PM

    Back at your car by 10:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. Dead Reckoning & Gorgoza Park 1.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Head back8:09 PM
    4. At your car8:54 PM
    5. Dark8:22 PM

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

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 420 ft climb · 104 min of walking

12. Gorgoza Park–Millennium Trail, 9 sights 1.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Head back8:09 PM
    4. At your car9:46 PM
    5. Dark8:22 PM

    Back at your car by 9:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 580 ft climb · 190 min of walking