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. Lake Eleanor & Lake Eleanor Trail via Northern Loop Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 5:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car9:24 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 9:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1210 ft climb · 206 min of walking

2. Mount Fremont Lookout–Frozen Lake Viewpoint, 6 sights 4.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car9:41 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 9:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.9 mi to the viewpoint · 970 ft climb · 227 min of walking

3. Dege Peak–Shadow Lake, 5 lakes 5.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car9:36 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 9:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2490 ft climb · 273 min of walking

4. Yakima Park Viewpoint–Frozen Lake Viewpoint, 5 viewpoints 5.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car9:37 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 9:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 970 ft climb · 218 min of walking

5. 3rd Burroughs Mountain–Frozen Lake Viewpoint, 7 sights 5.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car9:39 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 9:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 950 ft climb · 222 min of walking

6. Skyscraper Mountain–Sunrise Rim Viewpoint, 5 viewpoints 5.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 69 min of walking

7. Emmons Vista–Silver Forest Viewpoint, 8 viewpoints 5.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 67 min of walking

8. Sunrise Rim Viewpoint–Shadow Lake, 4 viewpoints 5.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 68 min of walking

9. Ranger Creek Viewpoint–Palisades Trail Loop, 4 sights 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 3:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car10:33 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 10:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.3 mi to the viewpoint · 2660 ft climb · 389 min of walking

10. Buck Creek Trail–Palisades Trail, 4 sights 6.2 mi away

    Leave by 4:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:04 PM
    2. Sunset7:42 PM
    3. Head back7:57 PM
    4. At your car9:58 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 9:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2550 ft climb · 319 min of walking

11. Buck Creek Trail–Dalles Ridge Trail, 3 sights 6.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:19 PM
    2. Sunset7:42 PM
    3. Head back7:57 PM
    4. At your car7:59 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 7:59 PM — 15 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Noble Knob Viewpoint & Deep Creek Trail 6.3 mi away

    Leave by 3:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:42 PM
    3. Head back7:57 PM
    4. At your car10:32 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 10:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.2 mi to the viewpoint · 2880 ft climb · 393 min of walking