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. Asahel Curtis Nature Trail & Snoqualmie Tunnel via Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car9:16 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 9:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Annette Lake & Snoqualmie Tunnel via Annette Lake Trail 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car9:23 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 9:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Mount Defiance–Blazer Lake, 7 lakes 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car9:50 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 9:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.6 mi to the viewpoint · 2450 ft climb · 300 min of walking

4. Rainbow Lake–Island Lake, 3 lakes 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car9:52 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 9:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.7 mi to the viewpoint · 2520 ft climb · 306 min of walking

5. Blazer Lake–Rainbow Lake, 3 lakes 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car9:51 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 9:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.7 mi to the viewpoint · 2470 ft climb · 303 min of walking

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

   Leave by 5:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car9:39 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 9:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Tubing Park–Divide Lake, 6 sights 1 mi away

   Leave by 5:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car9:35 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 9:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

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

   Leave by 5:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car9:44 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 9:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. Tinkham Tarns–Windy Pass, 4 sights 1 mi away

   Leave by 5:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car9:38 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 9:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. Hyak Lake–Rockdale Lake, 7 sights 1 mi away

    Leave by 6:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
    2. Sunset7:42 PM
    3. Head back7:57 PM
    4. At your car9:24 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 9:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

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

    Leave by 5:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:42 PM
    3. Head back7:57 PM
    4. At your car9:46 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 9:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Mount Hyak–Hyak Lake, 7 sights 1 mi away

    Leave by 5:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:42 PM
    3. Head back7:57 PM
    4. At your car9:30 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 9:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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