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. Green Valley Trail & Northway Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 5:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:06 PM
   2. Sunset8:36 PM
   3. Head back8:51 PM
   4. At your car10:43 PM
   5. Dark9:11 PM

   Back at your car by 10:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Pickhandle Gap–Scout Pass, 3 saddles 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset8:36 PM
   3. Head back8:51 PM
   4. At your car9:51 PM
   5. Dark9:11 PM

   Back at your car by 9:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Goat Lake–Scout Pass, 4 sights 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
   2. Sunset8:36 PM
   3. Head back8:51 PM
   4. At your car9:27 PM
   5. Dark9:10 PM

   Back at your car by 9:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Northway Peak–Green Valley Trail, 4 sights 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:44 PM
   2. Sunset8:36 PM
   3. Head back8:51 PM
   4. At your car10:09 PM
   5. Dark9:10 PM

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

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

5. Elizabeth Lake–Henskin Lake Loop, 10 sights 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
   2. Sunset8:36 PM
   3. Head back8:51 PM
   4. At your car10:04 PM
   5. Dark9:10 PM

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

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

6. Scout Pass–Bullion Basin Trail, 4 sights 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset8:36 PM
   3. Head back8:51 PM
   4. At your car9:46 PM
   5. Dark9:10 PM

   Back at your car by 9:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Basin Lake–Scout Pass, 3 saddles 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset8:36 PM
   3. Head back8:51 PM
   4. At your car9:45 PM
   5. Dark9:10 PM

   Back at your car by 9:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Norse Peak–Pickhandle Gap Loop, 7 sights 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
   2. Sunset8:36 PM
   3. Head back8:51 PM
   4. At your car9:28 PM
   5. Dark9:10 PM

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

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

9. Martinson Gap & Scout Pass via Pacific Crest Trail 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
   2. Sunset8:36 PM
   3. Head back8:51 PM
   4. At your car9:27 PM
   5. Dark9:10 PM

   Back at your car by 9:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. Rainier View Trail 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:43 PM
    2. Sunset8:36 PM
    3. Head back8:51 PM
    4. At your car9:12 PM
    5. Dark9:11 PM

    Back at your car by 9:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. Hidden Lake–Martinson Gap, 5 sights 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
    2. Sunset8:36 PM
    3. Head back8:51 PM
    4. At your car10:37 PM
    5. Dark9:11 PM

    Back at your car by 10:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1760 ft climb · 232 min of walking

12. Lower Crystal Lake–Upper Crystal Lake, 5 sights 1.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
    2. Sunset8:36 PM
    3. Head back8:51 PM
    4. At your car10:24 PM
    5. Dark9:10 PM

    Back at your car by 10:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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