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. Mount Catherine & Mount Catherine Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 5:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

   Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Tinkham Tarns–Windy Pass, 4 sights 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car9:04 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

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

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

3. Lagoon cell #2–Lagoon cell #1, 6 sights 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car9:11 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

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

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

4. Silver Peak & Silver Peak Trail via Pacific Crest Trail 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Lagoon cell #1–Windy Pass, 4 sights 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car9:09 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

   Back at your car by 9:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Abiel Peak–Mirror Lake, 7 sights 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car8:47 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Rockdale Lake–Lagoon cell #1, 6 sights 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car9:04 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

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

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

8. Tubing Park–Divide Lake, 6 sights 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car9:00 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

   Back at your car by 9:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. Hyak Lake–Rockdale Lake, 7 sights 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car8:50 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. Mount Hyak–Hyak Lake, 7 sights 1.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car8:55 PM
    5. Dark7:38 PM

    Back at your car by 8:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. Annette Lake & Snoqualmie Tunnel via Annette Lake Trail 1.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:19 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car8:49 PM
    5. Dark7:38 PM

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

    2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1320 ft climb · 176 min of walking

12. Asahel Curtis Nature Trail & Snoqualmie Tunnel via Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail 1.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car8:41 PM
    5. Dark7:38 PM

    Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1430 ft climb · 176 min of walking