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. B-1510–B-8580, 6 sights 2.2 mi away

   Be there by 8:22 PM

   1. Be there8:22 PM
   2. Sunset8:42 PM
   3. Dark9:17 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 9:17 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. C-8400 & Divide Trail North via C-8000 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:48 PM
   2. Sunset8:42 PM
   3. Head back8:57 PM
   4. At your car9:30 PM
   5. Dark9:17 PM

   Back at your car by 9:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 67 min of walking

3. C-9000–Waddell Basin East Trail, 3 sights 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:00 PM
   2. Sunset8:42 PM
   3. Head back8:57 PM
   4. At your car11:38 PM
   5. Dark9:17 PM

   Back at your car by 11:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1490 ft climb · 363 min of walking

4. B-8510–B-8580, 3 sights 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
   2. Sunset8:42 PM
   3. Head back8:57 PM
   4. At your car10:57 PM
   5. Dark9:17 PM

   Back at your car by 10:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1280 ft climb · 270 min of walking

5. Kennedy Creek Salmon Viewpoint–Bayview, 6 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
   2. Sunset8:42 PM
   3. Head back8:57 PM
   4. At your car10:32 PM
   5. Dark9:18 PM

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

   3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 970 ft climb · 204 min of walking

6. S-3110 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 8:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:13 PM
   2. Sunset8:42 PM
   3. Head back8:57 PM
   4. At your car9:02 PM
   5. Dark9:17 PM

   Back at your car by 9:02 PM — 16 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 13 min of walking

7. S-3115 via Road 2705 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
   2. Sunset8:42 PM
   3. Head back8:57 PM
   4. At your car10:04 PM
   5. Dark9:18 PM

   Back at your car by 10:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 550 ft climb · 138 min of walking

8. Kennedy Falls–Falls Trail, 7 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:53 PM
   2. Sunset8:42 PM
   3. Head back8:57 PM
   4. At your car9:16 PM
   5. Dark9:17 PM

   Back at your car by 9:16 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 370 ft climb · 47 min of walking

9. Bent Timber–Green Rock, 5 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:52 PM
   2. Sunset8:42 PM
   3. Head back8:57 PM
   4. At your car9:18 PM
   5. Dark9:17 PM

   Back at your car by 9:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 380 ft climb · 51 min of walking

10. Green Rock & S-3110 via Road 2706C 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
    2. Sunset8:42 PM
    3. Head back8:57 PM
    4. At your car9:43 PM
    5. Dark9:17 PM

    Back at your car by 9:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 850 ft climb · 111 min of walking

11. Mimzie Ridge–Road 2708C, 3 sights 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
    2. Sunset8:43 PM
    3. Head back8:58 PM
    4. At your car10:14 PM
    5. Dark9:18 PM

    Back at your car by 10:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 600 ft climb · 159 min of walking

12. S-0080 & S-0082 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:56 PM
    2. Sunset8:42 PM
    3. Head back8:57 PM
    4. At your car9:17 PM
    5. Dark9:17 PM

    Back at your car by 9:17 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 46 min of walking