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. Abiel Peak–Mirror Lake, 7 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 4:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car8:49 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1890 ft climb · 216 min of walking

2. Mount Catherine & Mount Catherine Trail 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1310 ft climb · 111 min of walking

3. Tinkham Tarns–Windy Pass, 4 sights 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car9:06 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 9:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1250 ft climb · 195 min of walking

4. Rockdale Lake–Lagoon cell #1, 6 sights 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car9:06 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 9:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1250 ft climb · 196 min of walking

5. Lagoon cell #2–Lagoon cell #1, 6 sights 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car9:13 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 9:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1390 ft climb · 216 min of walking

6. Silver Peak & Silver Peak Trail via Pacific Crest Trail 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1370 ft climb · 168 min of walking

7. Lagoon cell #1–Windy Pass, 4 sights 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car9:11 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 9:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 610 ft climb · 191 min of walking

8. Mount Hyak–Hyak Lake, 7 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 5:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car8:57 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1410 ft climb · 190 min of walking

9. Hyak Lake–Rockdale Lake, 7 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 5:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car8:52 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1180 ft climb · 169 min of walking

10. Tubing Park–Divide Lake, 6 sights 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:20 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car9:02 PM
    5. Dark7:40 PM

    Back at your car by 9:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1220 ft climb · 188 min of walking

11. Surveyors Lake & Divide Lake 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car8:18 PM
    5. Dark7:40 PM

    Back at your car by 8:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1180 ft climb · 140 min of walking

12. Snoqualmie Tunnel 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:23 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car8:08 PM
    5. Dark7:40 PM

    Back at your car by 8:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1400 ft climb · 129 min of walking