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. Pickhandle Gap–Scout Pass, 3 saddles 0 mi away

   Leave by 4:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car8:42 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 2350 ft climb · 226 min of walking

2. Green Valley Trail & Northway Trail 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 3:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car9:29 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

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

   5.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2720 ft climb · 331 min of walking

3. Goat Lake–Scout Pass, 4 sights 1 mi away

   Leave by 5:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car8:18 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1590 ft climb · 155 min of walking

4. Scout Pass–Bullion Basin Trail, 4 sights 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 2050 ft climb · 203 min of walking

5. Northway Peak–Green Valley Trail, 4 sights 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car8:45 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 2400 ft climb · 234 min of walking

6. Elizabeth Lake–Henskin Lake Loop, 10 sights 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car8:38 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Norse Peak–Pickhandle Gap Loop, 7 sights 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1600 ft climb · 157 min of walking

8. Basin Lake–Scout Pass, 3 saddles 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 4:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 2050 ft climb · 201 min of walking

9. Martinson Gap & Scout Pass via Pacific Crest Trail 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1570 ft climb · 153 min of walking

10. Lower Crystal Lake–Upper Crystal Lake, 5 sights 1.8 mi away

    Leave by 4:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car8:58 PM
    5. Dark7:40 PM

    Back at your car by 8:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. Rainier View Trail 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car7:46 PM
    5. Dark7:40 PM

    Back at your car by 7:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Hidden Lake–Martinson Gap, 5 sights 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 4:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car9:19 PM
    5. Dark7:40 PM

    Back at your car by 9:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1800 ft climb · 248 min of walking