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. Middle Fork Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
   2. Sunset8:37 PM
   3. Head back8:52 PM
   4. At your car9:49 PM
   5. Dark9:12 PM

   Back at your car by 9:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1270 ft climb · 147 min of walking

2. Naches Pass Trail 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:47 PM
   2. Sunset8:37 PM
   3. Head back8:52 PM
   4. At your car10:39 PM
   5. Dark9:12 PM

   Back at your car by 10:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1700 ft climb · 256 min of walking

3. Pyramid Peak & Pyramid Peak Trail via Pacific Crest Trail 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:21 PM
   2. Sunset8:37 PM
   3. Head back8:52 PM
   4. At your car11:21 PM
   5. Dark9:12 PM

   Back at your car by 11:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1670 ft climb · 325 min of walking

4. Forest Road 1914-789 & NF-684 via Naches Trail 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 8:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:03 PM
   2. Sunset8:37 PM
   3. Head back8:52 PM
   4. At your car9:02 PM
   5. Dark9:12 PM

   Back at your car by 9:02 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 25 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Forest Road 1914-789–NF-684, 3 sights 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 8:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:04 PM
   2. Sunset8:37 PM
   3. Head back8:52 PM
   4. At your car9:04 PM
   5. Dark9:12 PM

   Back at your car by 9:04 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 25 min of walking

6. Sheepherder Lake & Cougar Valley Trail 2.3 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 · 22 min of walking

7. Raven Roost Trail 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 8:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:09 PM
   2. Sunset8:37 PM
   3. Head back8:52 PM
   4. At your car9:04 PM
   5. Dark9:12 PM

   Back at your car by 9:04 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walking

8. Arch Rock Trail & Raven Roost Trail via Pacific Crest Trail 2.3 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 · 23 min of walking

9. Hidden Lake–Raven Roost Trail, 3 sights 2.3 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

10. Martinson Gap & Raven Roost Trail via Pacific Crest Trail 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 8:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead8:09 PM
    2. Sunset8:37 PM
    3. Head back8:52 PM
    4. At your car9:07 PM
    5. Dark9:12 PM

    Back at your car by 9:07 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 23 min of walking

11. Forest Road 1914-793 & NF-684 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 8:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead8:02 PM
    2. Sunset8:37 PM
    3. Head back8:52 PM
    4. At your car9:02 PM
    5. Dark9:12 PM

    Back at your car by 9:02 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 25 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Blowout Mountain Trail #1318–Forest Road 4110-119, 5 sights 5 mi away

    Leave by 7:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
    2. Sunset8:37 PM
    3. Head back8:52 PM
    4. At your car9:32 PM
    5. Dark9:12 PM

    Back at your car by 9:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 430 ft climb · 89 min of walking