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. Kettle Creek Trail & Pleasant Valley Lake Trail Loop via American Ridge Trail 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:29 PM
   2. Sunset8:36 PM
   3. Head back8:51 PM
   4. At your car10:21 PM
   5. Dark9:11 PM

   Back at your car by 10:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 2780 ft climb · 257 min of walking

2. Goat Peak & Pleasant Valley Lake Trail via American Ridge Trail 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:26 PM
   2. Sunset8:36 PM
   3. Head back8:51 PM
   4. At your car10:18 PM
   5. Dark9:11 PM

   Back at your car by 10:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 2930 ft climb · 258 min of walking

3. Fifes Ridge Trail & Pleasant Valley Loop 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset8:36 PM
   3. Head back8:51 PM
   4. At your car9:47 PM
   5. Dark9:11 PM

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

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1190 ft climb · 139 min of walking

4. Sheepherder Lake & Cougar Valley Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 8:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:09 PM
   2. Sunset8:37 PM
   3. Head back8:52 PM
   4. At your car9:06 PM
   5. Dark9:12 PM

   Back at your car by 9:06 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walking

5. Crow Lake Way Trail & Pleasant Valley Loop 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:24 PM
   2. Sunset8:36 PM
   3. Head back8:51 PM
   4. At your car10:29 PM
   5. Dark9:11 PM

   Back at your car by 10:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2440 ft climb · 270 min of walking

6. Raven Roost Trail 5.3 mi away

   Leave by 8:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:09 PM
   2. Sunset8:37 PM
   3. Head back8:52 PM
   4. At your car9:04 PM
   5. Dark9:12 PM

   Back at your car by 9:04 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walking

7. Arch Rock Trail & Raven Roost Trail via Pacific Crest Trail 5.3 mi away

   Leave by 8:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:09 PM
   2. Sunset8:37 PM
   3. Head back8:52 PM
   4. At your car9:06 PM
   5. Dark9:12 PM

   Back at your car by 9:06 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 23 min of walking

8. Hidden Lake–Raven Roost Trail, 3 sights 5.3 mi away

   Leave by 8:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:09 PM
   2. Sunset8:37 PM
   3. Head back8:52 PM
   4. At your car9:06 PM
   5. Dark9:12 PM

   Back at your car by 9:06 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 21 min of walking

9. Martinson Gap & Raven Roost Trail via Pacific Crest Trail 5.3 mi away

   Leave by 8:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:09 PM
   2. Sunset8:37 PM
   3. Head back8:52 PM
   4. At your car9:07 PM
   5. Dark9:12 PM

   Back at your car by 9:07 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 23 min of walking

10. Middle Fork Trail 5.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
    2. Sunset8:37 PM
    3. Head back8:52 PM
    4. At your car9:49 PM
    5. Dark9:12 PM

    Back at your car by 9:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1270 ft climb · 147 min of walking

11. Norse Peak–Pickhandle Gap Loop, 7 sights 7.8 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

12. Basin Lake–Scout Pass, 3 saddles 7.9 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