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. Summit Lake–Summit Lake Viewpoint, 4 beaches 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car7:38 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 7:38 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 27 min of walking

2. Summit Lake Viewpoint–Summit Lake, 5 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 35 min of walking

3. Bearhead Mountain–Twin Lake, 3 summits 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 840 ft climb · 98 min of walking

4. Eagle Cliff Viewpoint–Mowich Lake Loop, 4 saddles 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car8:09 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 84 min of walking

5. Florence Peak–Boundary Trail, 3 sights 7 mi away

   Leave by 3:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car8:55 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 8:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 3690 ft climb · 290 min of walking

6. Tolmie Peak–Eunice Lake, 5 lakes 7.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1100 ft climb · 155 min of walking

7. Weyerhauser Mainline Road 8 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 61 min of walking

8. First Mother Mountain–Mowich Lake, 4 summits 9 mi away

   Leave by 6:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 82 min of walking

9. Fay Peak–Mowich Lake, 5 sights 9.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 80 min of walking

10. Hessong Rock & Mowich Lake via Spray Park Trail 9.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car8:08 PM
    5. Dark7:41 PM

    Back at your car by 8:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 82 min of walking

11. Flett Glacier–Echo Rock, 4 glaciers 9.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car8:08 PM
    5. Dark7:41 PM

    Back at your car by 8:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 80 min of walking

12. Spray Falls–Spray Falls Viewpoint, 3 viewpoints 9.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car8:08 PM
    5. Dark7:41 PM

    Back at your car by 8:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 82 min of walking