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. Silver Star Viewpoint–Appaloosa Trail, 4 sights 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car10:04 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 10:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1100 ft climb · 271 min of walking

2. Silver Star Viewpoint–Appaloosa Trail, 4 sights 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car10:04 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 10:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1090 ft climb · 271 min of walking

3. Ed's Trail Arch–Silver Star Viewpoint, 8 sights 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car9:55 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 9:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.3 mi to the viewpoint · 980 ft climb · 249 min of walking

4. Ross' Grade Sunset Point–Tarbell Trail (aka Murphy's Grade), 4 sights 1.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:24 PM

   1. Be there7:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Dark8:14 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:14 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Silver Star Mountain–Appaloosa Trail, 6 sights 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car9:56 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 9:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1030 ft climb · 253 min of walking

6. Bells Mountain Trail 1.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:24 PM

   1. Be there7:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Dark8:14 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:14 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Moulton Falls–East Fork of the Lewis River Viewpoint, 3 groves 1.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:24 PM

   1. Be there7:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Dark8:14 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:14 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. L-1075 Road–Tarbell Trail, 3 sights 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

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

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 690 ft climb · 83 min of walking

9. Indian Pits Trail–L-1210 Road, 6 sights 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car8:44 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 810 ft climb · 116 min of walking

10. Larch Mountain–Lower Murphy's Grade, 6 sights 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
    2. Sunset7:43 PM
    3. Head back7:58 PM
    4. At your car8:11 PM
    5. Dark8:14 PM

    Back at your car by 8:11 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 34 min of walking

11. Elkhorn Mountain & L-1451 Road 2.8 mi away

    Be there by 7:24 PM

    1. Be there7:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Dark8:14 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:14 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. L-1451 Road 2.9 mi away

    Be there by 7:24 PM

    1. Be there7:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Dark8:14 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:14 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead