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. Battle Ground Lake & Lower Lake Trail 0 mi away

   Be there by 7:24 PM

   1. Be there7:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Dark8:15 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:15 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Chelatchie Rail Trail 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 58 min of walking

3. East Fork of the Lewis River Trail 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Head back8:00 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:01 PM — 14 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

4. Salmon-Morgan Creeks Natural Area & Alder Loop Trail 3 mi away

   Leave by 7:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:11 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 23 min of walking

5. Yacolt Falls–Moulton Falls, 3 groves 4.6 mi away

   Be there by 7:24 PM

   1. Be there7:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Dark8:15 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:15 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Bells Mountain 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car9:20 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 9:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1030 ft climb · 188 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Bells Mountain Trail 6.2 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

8. Moulton Falls–East Fork of the Lewis River Viewpoint, 3 sights 6.8 mi away

   Be there by 7:24 PM

   1. Be there7:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Dark8:15 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:15 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Sword Fern Way Trail 6.8 mi away

   Be there by 7:24 PM

   1. Be there7:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Dark8:15 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:15 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. BG-3000 5.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car8:53 PM
    5. Dark8:15 PM

    Back at your car by 8:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 500 ft climb · 117 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Retention Pond 4.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:40 PM
    5. Dark8:15 PM

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

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 83 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Lauretta Norene Forest Preserve 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:13 PM
    5. Dark8:15 PM

    Back at your car by 8:13 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walking