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. West Rock Creek Road 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car9:10 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

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

   4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 580 ft climb · 216 min of walking

2. Woelfel Lake 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car7:34 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:34 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Island Lake & Island Lake Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 44 min of walking

4. Dayton Peak 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car7:52 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 48 min of walking

5. East Webb Hill Road 5.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car7:41 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:41 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walking

6. Lily Pond 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car7:55 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 7:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 53 min of walking

7. Hicklin Hill 10.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Road 2855 10.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. Road 2850 10.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. Kennedy Creek Salmon Viewpoint–Bayview, 4 sights 9.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
    2. Sunset7:14 PM
    3. Head back7:29 PM
    4. At your car7:34 PM
    5. Dark7:44 PM

    Back at your car by 7:34 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking

11. Kennedy Creek Salmon Viewpoint–Bayview, 6 sights 9.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:04 PM
    2. Sunset7:14 PM
    3. Head back7:29 PM
    4. At your car9:04 PM
    5. Dark7:44 PM

    Back at your car by 9:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 970 ft climb · 204 min of walking

12. Mimzie Ridge–S-3115, 3 sights 10.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:30 PM
    2. Sunset7:14 PM
    3. Head back7:29 PM
    4. At your car8:46 PM
    5. Dark7:44 PM

    Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 620 ft climb · 161 min of walking