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. Northway Peak–Green Valley Trail, 4 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 5:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:46 PM
   2. Sunset8:37 PM
   3. Head back8:52 PM
   4. At your car10:11 PM
   5. Dark9:12 PM

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

   3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 2370 ft climb · 230 min of walking

2. Elizabeth Lake–Henskin Lake Loop, 10 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 5:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:53 PM
   2. Sunset8:37 PM
   3. Head back8:52 PM
   4. At your car10:06 PM
   5. Dark9:12 PM

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

   3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2320 ft climb · 218 min of walking

3. Basin Lake–Scout Pass, 3 saddles 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset8:37 PM
   3. Head back8:52 PM
   4. At your car9:47 PM
   5. Dark9:12 PM

   Back at your car by 9:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1880 ft climb · 163 min of walking

4. Scout Pass–Bullion Basin Trail, 4 sights 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset8:37 PM
   3. Head back8:52 PM
   4. At your car9:47 PM
   5. Dark9:12 PM

   Back at your car by 9:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1880 ft climb · 164 min of walking

5. Norse Peak–Pickhandle Gap Loop, 7 sights 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
   2. Sunset8:37 PM
   3. Head back8:52 PM
   4. At your car9:29 PM
   5. Dark9:12 PM

   Back at your car by 9:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1420 ft climb · 117 min of walking

6. Martinson Gap & Scout Pass via Pacific Crest Trail 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
   2. Sunset8:37 PM
   3. Head back8:52 PM
   4. At your car9:28 PM
   5. Dark9:12 PM

   Back at your car by 9:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1400 ft climb · 115 min of walking

7. Goat Lake–Scout Pass, 4 sights 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
   2. Sunset8:37 PM
   3. Head back8:52 PM
   4. At your car9:29 PM
   5. Dark9:12 PM

   Back at your car by 9:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1410 ft climb · 117 min of walking

8. Green Valley Trail & Northway Trail 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:07 PM
   2. Sunset8:37 PM
   3. Head back8:52 PM
   4. At your car10:44 PM
   5. Dark9:12 PM

   Back at your car by 10:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.6 mi to the viewpoint · 2560 ft climb · 302 min of walking

9. Pickhandle Gap–Scout Pass, 3 saddles 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset8:37 PM
   3. Head back8:52 PM
   4. At your car9:52 PM
   5. Dark9:12 PM

   Back at your car by 9:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1950 ft climb · 179 min of walking

10. Lower Crystal Lake–Upper Crystal Lake, 5 sights 0.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
    2. Sunset8:37 PM
    3. Head back8:52 PM
    4. At your car10:25 PM
    5. Dark9:12 PM

    Back at your car by 10:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1500 ft climb · 227 min of walking

11. Rainier View Trail 4.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:44 PM
    2. Sunset8:37 PM
    3. Head back8:52 PM
    4. At your car9:14 PM
    5. Dark9:12 PM

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

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 380 ft climb · 55 min of walking

12. Ranger Creek Viewpoint–Dalles Ridge Trail, 5 sights 5.5 mi away

    Be there by 8:17 PM

    1. Be there8:17 PM
    2. Sunset8:37 PM
    3. Dark9:12 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 9:12 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead