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. Dayton Peak 3 mi away

   Leave by 8:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:21 PM
   2. Sunset8:43 PM
   3. Head back8:58 PM
   4. At your car9:00 PM
   5. Dark9:18 PM

   Back at your car by 9:00 PM — 18 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. West Rock Creek Road 3 mi away

   Leave by 8:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:21 PM
   2. Sunset8:43 PM
   3. Head back8:58 PM
   4. At your car9:00 PM
   5. Dark9:18 PM

   Back at your car by 9:00 PM — 18 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Island Lake & Island Lake Trail 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 8:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:03 PM
   2. Sunset8:43 PM
   3. Head back8:58 PM
   4. At your car9:18 PM
   5. Dark9:18 PM

   Back at your car by 9:18 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 40 min of walking

4. GD 3528 Road 5.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
   2. Sunset8:43 PM
   3. Head back8:58 PM
   4. At your car10:18 PM
   5. Dark9:18 PM

   Back at your car by 10:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 163 min of walking

5. Hicklin Hill 7.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:52 PM
   2. Sunset8:43 PM
   3. Head back8:58 PM
   4. At your car9:20 PM
   5. Dark9:18 PM

   Back at your car by 9:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 52 min of walking

6. Road 2855 7.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
   2. Sunset8:43 PM
   3. Head back8:58 PM
   4. At your car9:45 PM
   5. Dark9:18 PM

   Back at your car by 9:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 690 ft climb · 112 min of walking

7. Road 2850 7.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
   2. Sunset8:43 PM
   3. Head back8:58 PM
   4. At your car9:44 PM
   5. Dark9:18 PM

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

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 680 ft climb · 111 min of walking

8. West Combs Road 8 mi away

   Leave by 5:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:31 PM
   2. Sunset8:43 PM
   3. Head back8:58 PM
   4. At your car11:50 PM
   5. Dark9:18 PM

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

   6.3 mi to the viewpoint · 640 ft climb · 344 min of walking

9. White Star 9.5 mi away

   Leave by 8:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:00 PM
   2. Sunset8:43 PM
   3. Head back8:58 PM
   4. At your car9:19 PM
   5. Dark9:19 PM

   Back at your car by 9:19 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 44 min of walking

10. GD 3520 Road & GD 3560 Road 9.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:26 PM
    2. Sunset8:43 PM
    3. Head back8:58 PM
    4. At your car9:59 PM
    5. Dark9:18 PM

    Back at your car by 9:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 118 min of walking

11. KC-0400 10.2 mi away

    Leave by 8:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead8:02 PM
    2. Sunset8:43 PM
    3. Head back8:58 PM
    4. At your car9:19 PM
    5. Dark9:18 PM

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

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 42 min of walking

12. Kennedy Creek Salmon Viewpoint–Bayview, 4 sights 8.5 mi away

    Leave by 8:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead8:20 PM
    2. Sunset8:42 PM
    3. Head back8:57 PM
    4. At your car9:02 PM
    5. Dark9:17 PM

    Back at your car by 9:02 PM — 15 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking