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. Kelly Butte–Kelly Butte Viewpoint, 3 summits 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
   2. Sunset8:36 PM
   3. Head back8:51 PM
   4. At your car9:30 PM
   5. Dark9:11 PM

   Back at your car by 9:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. NF-684–Naches Trail, 3 sights 3.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:01 PM
   2. Sunset8:36 PM
   3. Head back8:51 PM
   4. At your car10:52 PM
   5. Dark9:11 PM

   Back at your car by 10:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Forest Road 7068 via Naches Pass Trail 5.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:48 PM
   2. Sunset8:35 PM
   3. Head back8:50 PM
   4. At your car10:36 PM
   5. Dark9:10 PM

   Back at your car by 10:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1640 ft climb · 254 min of walking

4. Forest Road 5250 5.7 mi away

   Be there by 8:16 PM

   1. Be there8:16 PM
   2. Sunset8:36 PM
   3. Dark9:11 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 9:11 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Forest Road 5405 & National Forest Development Road 5407 via Pacific Crest Trail 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 8:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:11 PM
   2. Sunset8:36 PM
   3. Head back8:51 PM
   4. At your car8:56 PM
   5. Dark9:11 PM

   Back at your car by 8:56 PM — 15 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

6. Forest Road 7222-510 & Noble Knob Trail 5.9 mi away

   Be there by 8:16 PM

   1. Be there8:16 PM
   2. Sunset8:36 PM
   3. Dark9:11 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 9:11 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Dalles Ridge Trail & Forest Road 7222-510 via Ranger Creek Trail 5.9 mi away

   Be there by 8:16 PM

   1. Be there8:16 PM
   2. Sunset8:36 PM
   3. Dark9:11 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 9:11 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Pyramid Peak & Pyramid Peak Trail via Pacific Crest Trail 5.9 mi away

   Leave by 8:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:03 PM
   2. Sunset8:36 PM
   3. Head back8:51 PM
   4. At your car9:03 PM
   5. Dark9:11 PM

   Back at your car by 9:03 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 25 min of walking

9. NF-152 & Naches Pass 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:56 PM
   2. Sunset8:36 PM
   3. Head back8:51 PM
   4. At your car9:03 PM
   5. Dark9:11 PM

   Back at your car by 9:03 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 31 min of walking

10. Divide Trail & Grass Mountain Trail 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:37 PM
    2. Sunset8:37 PM
    3. Head back8:52 PM
    4. At your car11:50 PM
    5. Dark9:12 PM

    Back at your car by 11:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. Noble Knob 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:26 PM
    2. Sunset8:36 PM
    3. Head back8:51 PM
    4. At your car9:19 PM
    5. Dark9:11 PM

    Back at your car by 9:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 740 ft climb · 78 min of walking

12. George Lake via Noble Knob Trail 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:26 PM
    2. Sunset8:36 PM
    3. Head back8:51 PM
    4. At your car9:19 PM
    5. Dark9:11 PM

    Back at your car by 9:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 760 ft climb · 78 min of walking