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. Kaleetan Peak–Franklin Falls Viewpoint, 5 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 4:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:44 PM
   2. Sunset8:37 PM
   3. Head back8:52 PM
   4. At your car10:47 PM
   5. Dark9:12 PM

   Back at your car by 10:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.7 mi to the viewpoint · 3280 ft climb · 328 min of walking

2. Abiel Peak–Hyak Lake, 8 sights 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 4:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:10 PM
   2. Sunset8:37 PM
   3. Head back8:52 PM
   4. At your car12:02 AM
   5. Dark9:12 PM

   Back at your car by 12:02 AM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Alaska Mountain & Ridge Lake via Pacific Crest Trail 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:28 PM
   2. Sunset8:37 PM
   3. Head back8:52 PM
   4. At your car11:24 PM
   5. Dark9:12 PM

   Back at your car by 11:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Kendall Peak via Pacific Crest Trail 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:12 PM
   2. Sunset8:37 PM
   3. Head back8:52 PM
   4. At your car10:38 PM
   5. Dark9:12 PM

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

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

5. Snow Dome–Prospector's Cave, 5 sights 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
   2. Sunset8:37 PM
   3. Head back8:52 PM
   4. At your car9:51 PM
   5. Dark9:12 PM

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

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 2890 ft climb · 202 min of walking

6. Snoqualmie Mountain & Snoqualmie Mountain Trail 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset8:37 PM
   3. Head back8:52 PM
   4. At your car9:19 PM
   5. Dark9:12 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2410 ft climb · 127 min of walking

7. Gravel Lake & Ridge Lake via Pacific Crest Trail 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:51 PM
   2. Sunset8:37 PM
   3. Head back8:52 PM
   4. At your car11:12 PM
   5. Dark9:12 PM

   Back at your car by 11:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Mount Defiance–Blazer Lake, 7 lakes 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 3:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:21 PM
   2. Sunset8:37 PM
   3. Head back8:52 PM
   4. At your car12:07 AM
   5. Dark9:12 PM

   Back at your car by 12:07 AM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.4 mi to the viewpoint · 3810 ft climb · 491 min of walking

9. Little Bandera Mountain–Bandera Mountain Viewpoint, 10 lakes 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 4:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:10 PM
   2. Sunset8:37 PM
   3. Head back8:52 PM
   4. At your car11:48 PM
   5. Dark9:12 PM

   Back at your car by 11:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.6 mi to the viewpoint · 2890 ft climb · 422 min of walking

10. Silver Peak & Silver Peak Trail via Pacific Crest Trail 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
    2. Sunset8:37 PM
    3. Head back8:52 PM
    4. At your car9:56 PM
    5. Dark9:12 PM

    Back at your car by 9:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. Mount Catherine & Mount Catherine Trail 3 mi away

    Leave by 7:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
    2. Sunset8:37 PM
    3. Head back8:52 PM
    4. At your car9:27 PM
    5. Dark9:12 PM

    Back at your car by 9:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Wright Mountain–Snow Lake, 7 sights 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 4:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:53 PM
    2. Sunset8:37 PM
    3. Head back8:52 PM
    4. At your car11:23 PM
    5. Dark9:12 PM

    Back at your car by 11:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.3 mi to the viewpoint · 2510 ft climb · 354 min of walking