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–Hyak Lake, 8 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 4:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:12 PM
   2. Sunset8:38 PM
   3. Head back8:53 PM
   4. At your car12:03 AM
   5. Dark9:13 PM

   Back at your car by 12:03 AM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.7 mi to the viewpoint · 2750 ft climb · 436 min of walking

2. Mount Catherine & Mount Catherine Trail 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
   2. Sunset8:38 PM
   3. Head back8:53 PM
   4. At your car9:29 PM
   5. Dark9:14 PM

   Back at your car by 9:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Alaska Mountain & Ridge Lake via Pacific Crest Trail 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:30 PM
   2. Sunset8:38 PM
   3. Head back8:53 PM
   4. At your car11:26 PM
   5. Dark9:14 PM

   Back at your car by 11:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2660 ft climb · 381 min of walking

4. Snoqualmie Mountain–Red Pond, 4 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:53 PM
   2. Sunset8:38 PM
   3. Head back8:53 PM
   4. At your car10:08 PM
   5. Dark9:14 PM

   Back at your car by 10:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 2670 ft climb · 221 min of walking

5. Gravel Lake & Ridge Lake via Pacific Crest Trail 3 mi away

   Leave by 4:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:52 PM
   2. Sunset8:38 PM
   3. Head back8:53 PM
   4. At your car11:13 PM
   5. Dark9:14 PM

   Back at your car by 11:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.5 mi to the viewpoint · 2370 ft climb · 346 min of walking

6. Kendall Peak via Pacific Crest Trail 3 mi away

   Leave by 5:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:13 PM
   2. Sunset8:38 PM
   3. Head back8:53 PM
   4. At your car10:39 PM
   5. Dark9:14 PM

   Back at your car by 10:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.3 mi to the viewpoint · 2650 ft climb · 291 min of walking

7. Snow Dome–Fall into the Wall, 5 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:27 PM
   2. Sunset8:38 PM
   3. Head back8:53 PM
   4. At your car10:15 PM
   5. Dark9:14 PM

   Back at your car by 10:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 3020 ft climb · 253 min of walking

8. Mount Margaret & Lake Lillian Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
   2. Sunset8:38 PM
   3. Head back8:53 PM
   4. At your car9:28 PM
   5. Dark9:13 PM

   Back at your car by 9:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1230 ft climb · 108 min of walking

9. Lake Laura–Lake Laura Backdoor Trail, 3 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset8:38 PM
   3. Head back8:53 PM
   4. At your car9:37 PM
   5. Dark9:13 PM

   Back at your car by 9:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1380 ft climb · 129 min of walking

10. Point 5870–Lake Lillian, 4 sights 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
    2. Sunset8:38 PM
    3. Head back8:53 PM
    4. At your car9:28 PM
    5. Dark9:13 PM

    Back at your car by 9:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1230 ft climb · 109 min of walking

11. Margaret Lake–Lake Lillian Trail, 3 sights 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
    2. Sunset8:38 PM
    3. Head back8:53 PM
    4. At your car9:28 PM
    5. Dark9:13 PM

    Back at your car by 9:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1210 ft climb · 107 min of walking

12. Alta Mountain–Rampart Lakes, 8 sights 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:39 PM
    2. Sunset8:38 PM
    3. Head back8:53 PM
    4. At your car10:38 PM
    5. Dark9:13 PM

    Back at your car by 10:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 2460 ft climb · 264 min of walking