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. Little Bandera Mountain–Bandera Mountain Viewpoint, 12 lakes 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:46 PM
   2. Sunset8:39 PM
   3. Head back8:54 PM
   4. At your car11:37 PM
   5. Dark9:14 PM

   Back at your car by 11:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2200 ft climb · 376 min of walking

2. 5030-610–5030-612, 4 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:34 PM
   2. Sunset8:38 PM
   3. Head back8:53 PM
   4. At your car9:21 PM
   5. Dark9:14 PM

   Back at your car by 9:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 560 ft climb · 73 min of walking

3. 5030-612–5510-510, 4 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:34 PM
   2. Sunset8:38 PM
   3. Head back8:53 PM
   4. At your car9:21 PM
   5. Dark9:14 PM

   Back at your car by 9:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 570 ft climb · 71 min of walking

4. Pratt Mountain–Talapus Lake, 4 lakes 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:16 PM
   2. Sunset8:39 PM
   3. Head back8:54 PM
   4. At your car10:42 PM
   5. Dark9:14 PM

   Back at your car by 10:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.5 mi to the viewpoint · 2430 ft climb · 291 min of walking

5. Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:41 PM
   2. Sunset8:39 PM
   3. Head back8:54 PM
   4. At your car9:33 PM
   5. Dark9:15 PM

   Back at your car by 9:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 77 min of walking

6. Talapus Lake–Blazer Lake, 9 lakes 3.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:34 PM
   2. Sunset8:39 PM
   3. Head back8:54 PM
   4. At your car9:19 PM
   5. Dark9:14 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 640 ft climb · 70 min of walking

7. Abiel Peak–Mirror Lake, 7 sights 4.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
   2. Sunset8:38 PM
   3. Head back8:53 PM
   4. At your car10:18 PM
   5. Dark9:13 PM

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

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

8. Pratt Lake–Lower Tuscohatchie Lake, 9 lakes 4.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
   2. Sunset8:39 PM
   3. Head back8:54 PM
   4. At your car9:20 PM
   5. Dark9:14 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 680 ft climb · 73 min of walking

9. Blazer Lake–Rainbow Lake, 8 lakes 4.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:34 PM
   2. Sunset8:39 PM
   3. Head back8:54 PM
   4. At your car9:19 PM
   5. Dark9:14 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 640 ft climb · 69 min of walking

10. Winter Block access Viewpoint–Dirty Harry's Peak Viewpoint, 10 lakes 4.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:08 PM
    2. Sunset8:39 PM
    3. Head back8:54 PM
    4. At your car10:26 PM
    5. Dark9:15 PM

    Back at your car by 10:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 3340 ft climb · 283 min of walking

11. Blazer Lake–Rainbow Lake, 7 lakes 4.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:35 PM
    2. Sunset8:39 PM
    3. Head back8:54 PM
    4. At your car9:19 PM
    5. Dark9:14 PM

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

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 620 ft climb · 69 min of walking

12. Silver Peak & Silver Peak Trail via Pacific Crest Trail 4.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
    2. Sunset8:38 PM
    3. Head back8:53 PM
    4. At your car9:58 PM
    5. Dark9:14 PM

    Back at your car by 9:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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