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 4:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car9:00 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

   Back at your car by 9:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1660 ft climb · 235 min of walking

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

   Leave by 4:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car9:42 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

   Back at your car by 9:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1570 ft climb · 301 min of walking

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

   Be there by 6:49 PM

   1. Be there6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Dark7:40 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:40 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

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

   Leave by 6:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 96 min of walking

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

   Be there by 6:49 PM

   1. Be there6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Dark7:40 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:40 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

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

   Leave by 4:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car9:10 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

   Back at your car by 9:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 860 ft climb · 218 min of walking

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

   Leave by 6:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

   Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 450 ft climb · 81 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Pacific Crest Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

   Back at your car by 8:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 470 ft climb · 84 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Middle Fork Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

   Back at your car by 8:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1880 ft climb · 198 min of walking

10. Forest Road 1911-711 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 2:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead2:39 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car11:08 PM
    5. Dark7:39 PM

    Back at your car by 11:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. Forest Road 4110-127 4.8 mi away

    Leave by 4:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:22 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car9:06 PM
    5. Dark7:39 PM

    Back at your car by 9:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1460 ft climb · 249 min of walking

12. Sheepherder Lake & Cougar Valley Trail 4.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car7:35 PM
    5. Dark7:39 PM

    Back at your car by 7:35 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walking