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 7:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:44 PM
   2. Sunset8:37 PM
   3. Head back8:52 PM
   4. At your car9:14 PM
   5. Dark9:12 PM

   Back at your car by 9:14 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 8:17 PM

   1. Be there8:17 PM
   2. Sunset8:37 PM
   3. Dark9:12 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 9:12 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Mutton Mountain via Noble Knob Trail 0.2 mi away

   Be there by 8:17 PM

   1. Be there8:17 PM
   2. Sunset8:37 PM
   3. Dark9:12 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 9:12 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Forest Road 7222-510 & Noble Knob Trail 0.2 mi away

   Be there by 8:17 PM

   1. Be there8:17 PM
   2. Sunset8:37 PM
   3. Dark9:12 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 9:12 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Lost Lake–Quinn Lake, 3 lakes 0.2 mi away

   Be there by 8:17 PM

   1. Be there8:17 PM
   2. Sunset8:37 PM
   3. Dark9:12 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 9:12 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Hidden Lake–Raven Roost Trail, 3 sights 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 8:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:09 PM
   2. Sunset8:37 PM
   3. Head back8:52 PM
   4. At your car9:06 PM
   5. Dark9:12 PM

   Back at your car by 9:06 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 21 min of walking

7. Noble Knob Viewpoint–Dalles Ridge Trail Loop, 4 sights 1.4 mi away

   Be there by 8:17 PM

   1. Be there8:17 PM
   2. Sunset8:37 PM
   3. Dark9:13 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 9:13 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. George Lake–Dalles Ridge Trail Loop, 4 sights 2 mi away

   Be there by 8:17 PM

   1. Be there8:17 PM
   2. Sunset8:37 PM
   3. Dark9:13 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 9:13 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Noble Knob & Dalles Ridge Trail via Ranger Creek Trail 2.8 mi away

   Be there by 8:17 PM

   1. Be there8:17 PM
   2. Sunset8:37 PM
   3. Dark9:13 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 9:13 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

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

    Be there by 8:17 PM

    1. Be there8:17 PM
    2. Sunset8:37 PM
    3. Dark9:13 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 9:13 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Goat Lake–Scout Pass, 4 sights 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
    2. Sunset8:37 PM
    3. Head back8:52 PM
    4. At your car9:29 PM
    5. Dark9:12 PM

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

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

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

    Leave by 8:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead8:09 PM
    2. Sunset8:37 PM
    3. Head back8:52 PM
    4. At your car9:06 PM
    5. Dark9:12 PM

    Back at your car by 9:06 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 23 min of walking