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. Indian Mountain–Scout Lake, 6 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 3:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car11:18 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

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

   7.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1340 ft climb · 411 min of walking

2. Tenas Falls–Wahtum Lake, 6 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

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

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 560 ft climb · 96 min of walking

3. Chinidere Mountain–Chindere Mountain Trail #445 Viewpoint, 6 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car8:41 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 940 ft climb · 110 min of walking

4. Mount Defiance–Rainy Lake, 6 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 4:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car11:03 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 11:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1360 ft climb · 386 min of walking

5. Benson Way Trail #405B–Buck Point Trail #439, 3 sights 4.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car8:43 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1690 ft climb · 144 min of walking

6. Benson-Ruckel Trail #405A–Buck Point Trail #439, 3 sights 5.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1550 ft climb · 120 min of walking

7. Lost Lake–Huckleberry Mountain Trail #617, 3 sights 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car10:09 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 10:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1400 ft climb · 304 min of walking

8. Buck Peak–Lost Lake, 4 sights 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car9:30 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 9:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1240 ft climb · 221 min of walking

9. Lower Ruckel Creek Falls–Buck Point Trail #439, 4 sights 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1580 ft climb · 127 min of walking

10. Lancaster Falls–Lower Lancaster Falls, 7 sights 3.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:41 PM
    3. Head back7:56 PM
    4. At your car9:14 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 9:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 810 ft climb · 176 min of walking

11. Forest Road 1630–Old Vista Ridge Trail #626A, 3 sights 8.6 mi away

    Leave by 3:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:41 PM
    3. Head back7:56 PM
    4. At your car10:49 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 10:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.7 mi to the viewpoint · 2060 ft climb · 396 min of walking

12. Wind Mountain & Wind Mountain Trail 9.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
    2. Sunset7:41 PM
    3. Head back7:56 PM
    4. At your car8:29 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1050 ft climb · 92 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint