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. Alaska Mountain & Ridge Lake via Pacific Crest Trail 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Head back7:20 PM
   4. At your car8:56 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1990 ft climb · 252 min of walking

2. Kendall Peak via Pacific Crest Trail 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Head back7:20 PM
   4. At your car8:52 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 2060 ft climb · 245 min of walking

3. Gravel Lake & Ridge Lake via Pacific Crest Trail 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Head back7:20 PM
   4. At your car8:44 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1780 ft climb · 221 min of walking

4. Surveyors Lake & Divide Lake 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Head back7:20 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1180 ft climb · 140 min of walking

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

   Leave by 5:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Head back7:20 PM
   4. At your car8:58 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Snow Dome–Prospector's Cave, 5 sights 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 4:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Head back7:20 PM
   4. At your car8:20 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Snoqualmie Mountain & Snoqualmie Mountain Trail 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 4:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Head back7:20 PM
   4. At your car7:52 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 2850 ft climb · 150 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. The Tooth–Source Lake, 5 sights 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 4:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Head back7:20 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1910 ft climb · 200 min of walking

9. Kaleetan Peak–Franklin Falls Viewpoint, 5 sights 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 3:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Head back7:20 PM
   4. At your car9:16 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

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

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

10. Snoqualmie Tunnel 1.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:19 PM
    2. Sunset7:05 PM
    3. Head back7:20 PM
    4. At your car8:03 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1400 ft climb · 129 min of walking

11. Rockdale Lake–Lagoon cell #1, 6 sights 1.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:05 PM
    3. Head back7:20 PM
    4. At your car9:02 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 9:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Annette Lake & Snoqualmie Tunnel via Annette Lake Trail 1.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:17 PM
    2. Sunset7:05 PM
    3. Head back7:20 PM
    4. At your car8:47 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

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

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