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. Rainier View Trail 0 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

2. Ranger Creek Viewpoint–Dalles Ridge Trail, 5 sights 0.2 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

3. Mutton Mountain via Noble Knob Trail 0.2 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

4. Noble Knob & Noble Knob Trail 0.2 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

5. Forest Road 7222-510 & Noble Knob Trail 0.2 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

6. George Lake & Noble Knob Trail 0.2 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. Lost Lake–Quinn Lake, 3 lakes 0.2 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. Noble Knob Viewpoint via Noble Knob Trail 0.2 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. Hidden Lake–Raven Roost Trail, 3 sights 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:34 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

   Back at your car by 7:34 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walking

10. Dalles Ridge Trail & Forest Road 7222-510 via Ranger Creek Trail 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car7:27 PM
    5. Dark7:40 PM

    Back at your car by 7:27 PM — 13 min before dark.

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

11. Goat Lake–Scout Pass, 4 sights 2.9 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

12. Arch Rock Trail & Raven Roost Trail via Pacific Crest Trail 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car7:35 PM
    5. Dark7:39 PM

    Back at your car by 7:35 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walking