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. Divide Trail & Grass Mountain Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 5:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:38 PM
   2. Sunset8:38 PM
   3. Head back8:53 PM
   4. At your car11:52 PM
   5. Dark9:13 PM

   Back at your car by 11:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.6 mi to the viewpoint · 840 ft climb · 339 min of walking

2. Forest Road 7222-510 & Noble Knob Trail 6.1 mi away

   Be there by 8:17 PM

   1. Be there8:17 PM
   2. Sunset8:37 PM
   3. Dark9:12 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 9:12 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Dalles Ridge Trail & Forest Road 7222-510 via Ranger Creek Trail 6.1 mi away

   Be there by 8:17 PM

   1. Be there8:17 PM
   2. Sunset8:37 PM
   3. Dark9:13 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 9:13 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Forest Road 7251 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:42 PM
   2. Sunset8:38 PM
   3. Head back8:53 PM
   4. At your car9:44 PM
   5. Dark9:13 PM

   Back at your car by 9:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 87 min of walking

5. Kelly Butte–Kelly Butte Viewpoint, 3 summits 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
   2. Sunset8:38 PM
   3. Head back8:53 PM
   4. At your car9:31 PM
   5. Dark9:13 PM

   Back at your car by 9:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1060 ft climb · 110 min of walking

6. Buck Creek Trail–Palisades Trail, 4 sights 7.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:10 PM
   2. Sunset8:37 PM
   3. Head back8:52 PM
   4. At your car10:43 PM
   5. Dark9:13 PM

   Back at your car by 10:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.6 mi to the viewpoint · 2500 ft climb · 298 min of walking

7. Forest Road 7250 & National Forest Development Road 7250 7.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:42 PM
   2. Sunset8:38 PM
   3. Head back8:53 PM
   4. At your car9:44 PM
   5. Dark9:13 PM

   Back at your car by 9:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 88 min of walking

8. Naches Trail–Natches Trail, 3 sights 7.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:03 PM
   2. Sunset8:37 PM
   3. Head back8:52 PM
   4. At your car10:53 PM
   5. Dark9:13 PM

   Back at your car by 10:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.9 mi to the viewpoint · 2490 ft climb · 316 min of walking

9. NF-684–Naches Trail, 3 sights 7.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:02 PM
   2. Sunset8:37 PM
   3. Head back8:52 PM
   4. At your car10:54 PM
   5. Dark9:13 PM

   Back at your car by 10:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.9 mi to the viewpoint · 2500 ft climb · 316 min of walking

10. Naches Trail & Natches Trail via Pacific Crest Trail 7.7 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 — 9 min before dark.

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

11. Noble Knob & Dalles Ridge Trail via Ranger Creek Trail 8.2 mi away

    Be there by 8:17 PM

    1. Be there8:17 PM
    2. Sunset8:37 PM
    3. Dark9:13 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 9:13 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. George Lake–Dalles Ridge Trail Loop, 4 sights 8.2 mi away

    Be there by 8:17 PM

    1. Be there8:17 PM
    2. Sunset8:37 PM
    3. Dark9:13 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 9:13 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead