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. French Cabin Creek Trail–Kachess Ridge Trail (#1315), 3 sights 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
   2. Sunset8:36 PM
   3. Head back8:51 PM
   4. At your car10:44 PM
   5. Dark9:11 PM

   Back at your car by 10:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.9 mi to the viewpoint · 980 ft climb · 239 min of walking

2. Thorp Mountain & Kachess Ridge Trail 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
   2. Sunset8:36 PM
   3. Head back8:51 PM
   4. At your car10:49 PM
   5. Dark9:11 PM

   Back at your car by 10:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1340 ft climb · 255 min of walking

3. Amabilis Mountain–Amabilis summit Viewpoint, 3 summits 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:34 PM
   2. Sunset8:36 PM
   3. Head back8:51 PM
   4. At your car10:35 PM
   5. Dark9:11 PM

   Back at your car by 10:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1880 ft climb · 266 min of walking

4. 4934-127 & 4934-240 4.2 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. 4934-122 & 4934-128 via 4934-126 5.2 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

6. 4934-126–4934-128, 3 sights 5.4 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. Mount Margaret–Rampart Lakes, 7 sights 5.9 mi away

   Leave by 3:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:52 PM
   2. Sunset8:36 PM
   3. Head back8:51 PM
   4. At your car12:16 AM
   5. Dark9:12 PM

   Back at your car by 12:16 AM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.9 mi to the viewpoint · 3200 ft climb · 470 min of walking

8. Alta Mountain–Rachel Lake, 4 sights 5.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:44 PM
   2. Sunset8:36 PM
   3. Head back8:51 PM
   4. At your car10:46 PM
   5. Dark9:12 PM

   Back at your car by 10:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.7 mi to the viewpoint · 3230 ft climb · 327 min of walking

9. Point 5870–Rampart Lakes, 5 sights 5.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:03 PM
   2. Sunset8:36 PM
   3. Head back8:51 PM
   4. At your car10:51 PM
   5. Dark9:12 PM

   Back at your car by 10:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.8 mi to the viewpoint · 2560 ft climb · 313 min of walking

10. Lila Lake–Rachel Lake, 5 sights 5.9 mi away

    Leave by 4:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:30 PM
    2. Sunset8:36 PM
    3. Head back8:51 PM
    4. At your car11:03 PM
    5. Dark9:12 PM

    Back at your car by 11:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.4 mi to the viewpoint · 3130 ft climb · 358 min of walking

11. Hibox Mountain–Hibox Mountain climber's trail, 3 sights 5.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:16 PM
    2. Sunset8:36 PM
    3. Head back8:51 PM
    4. At your car10:09 PM
    5. Dark9:12 PM

    Back at your car by 10:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 3400 ft climb · 258 min of walking

12. 4934-139 & Keechelus Ridge Approach Trail 6.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:58 PM
    2. Sunset8:36 PM
    3. Head back8:51 PM
    4. At your car9:02 PM
    5. Dark9:11 PM

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

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 29 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint