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. Naches Pass Trail 0 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

2. Pyramid Peak & Pyramid Peak Trail via Pacific Crest Trail 0.2 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

3. Forest Road 1914-789 & NF-684 via Naches Trail 2 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

4. Forest Road 1914-789–NF-684, 3 sights 2 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

5. Forest Road 1914-793 & NF-684 2.6 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

6. Middle Fork Trail 2.8 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

7. Blowout Mountain Trail #1318–Forest Road 4110-119, 5 sights 3 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

8. Blowout Mountain Connector–Legos Trail #942, 3 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:53 PM
   2. Sunset8:37 PM
   3. Head back8:52 PM
   4. At your car9:15 PM
   5. Dark9:12 PM

   Back at your car by 9:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 47 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Pacific Crest Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:52 PM
   2. Sunset8:37 PM
   3. Head back8:52 PM
   4. At your car9:15 PM
   5. Dark9:12 PM

   Back at your car by 9:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 48 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Forest Road 1911-711 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 4:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:07 PM
    2. Sunset8:37 PM
    3. Head back8:52 PM
    4. At your car12:36 AM
    5. Dark9:12 PM

    Back at your car by 12:36 AM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    7.6 mi to the viewpoint · 2130 ft climb · 473 min of walking

11. National Forest Development Road 1913 1.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
    2. Sunset8:37 PM
    3. Head back8:52 PM
    4. At your car10:20 PM
    5. Dark9:12 PM

    Back at your car by 10:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 890 ft climb · 194 min of walking

12. Sheepherder Lake & Cougar Valley Trail 4.9 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