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. Ranger Creek Viewpoint–Dalles Ridge Trail, 5 sights 0.4 mi away

   Be there by 6:49 PM

   1. Be there6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Dark7:40 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:40 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Buck Creek Trail–Palisades Trail, 4 sights 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 3:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car9:26 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 9:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Buck Creek Trail–Dalles Ridge Trail, 3 sights 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:26 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 7:26 PM — 14 min before dark.

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

4. Green Valley Trail & Northway Trail 2.2 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

5. Elizabeth Lake–Henskin Lake, 5 sights 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 3:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:23 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 · 2700 ft climb · 330 min of walking

6. Noble Knob & Noble Knob Trail 2.6 mi away

   Be there by 6:49 PM

   1. Be there6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Dark7:40 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:40 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Forest Road 7222-510 & Noble Knob Trail 2.6 mi away

   Be there by 6:49 PM

   1. Be there6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Dark7:40 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:40 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. George Lake & Noble Knob Trail 2.6 mi away

   Be there by 6:49 PM

   1. Be there6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Dark7:40 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:40 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Lost Lake–Quinn Lake, 3 lakes 2.6 mi away

   Be there by 6:49 PM

   1. Be there6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Dark7:40 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:40 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Forest Road 7250 & National Forest Development Road 7250 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car8:13 PM
    5. Dark7:40 PM

    Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 83 min of walking

11. Rainier View Trail 3.1 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. Mutton Mountain via Noble Knob Trail 3.1 mi away

    Be there by 6:49 PM

    1. Be there6:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Dark7:40 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:40 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead