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 Washington–Olallie Viewpoint, 6 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 4:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:37 PM
   2. Sunset8:40 PM
   3. Head back8:55 PM
   4. At your car11:34 PM
   5. Dark9:15 PM

   Back at your car by 11:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.3 mi to the viewpoint · 2320 ft climb · 382 min of walking

2. Rattlesnake Ledge–Rattlesnake Ledge Viewpoint, 5 sights 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 8:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:01 PM
   2. Sunset8:40 PM
   3. Head back8:55 PM
   4. At your car9:07 PM
   5. Dark9:16 PM

   Back at your car by 9:07 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 31 min of walking

3. Olallie Viewpoint–Rattlesnake Lake, 4 sights 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:50 PM
   2. Sunset8:40 PM
   3. Head back8:55 PM
   4. At your car11:17 PM
   5. Dark9:15 PM

   Back at your car by 11:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.6 mi to the viewpoint · 2470 ft climb · 353 min of walking

4. Rattlesnake Middle Ledge–Raging Ridge, 3 sights 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:56 PM
   2. Sunset8:40 PM
   3. Head back8:55 PM
   4. At your car9:11 PM
   5. Dark9:16 PM

   Back at your car by 9:11 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 40 min of walking

5. Change Peak–Olallie Viewpoint, 5 sights 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:00 PM
   2. Sunset8:40 PM
   3. Head back8:55 PM
   4. At your car11:15 PM
   5. Dark9:15 PM

   Back at your car by 11:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.2 mi to the viewpoint · 2410 ft climb · 341 min of walking

6. Rattlesnake Mountain - East Peak & Rattlesnake Mountain Trail 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 8:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:01 PM
   2. Sunset8:40 PM
   3. Head back8:55 PM
   4. At your car9:07 PM
   5. Dark9:16 PM

   Back at your car by 9:07 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 32 min of walking

7. Windy Landing–Raging Ridge, 3 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 8:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:01 PM
   2. Sunset8:40 PM
   3. Head back8:55 PM
   4. At your car9:07 PM
   5. Dark9:16 PM

   Back at your car by 9:07 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 31 min of walking

8. Actual Cave–Semi Wall, 8 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:53 PM
   2. Sunset8:39 PM
   3. Head back8:54 PM
   4. At your car10:54 PM
   5. Dark9:15 PM

   Back at your car by 10:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.8 mi to the viewpoint · 2950 ft climb · 326 min of walking

9. Twin Falls (Upper)–Twin Falls (Lower), 9 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset8:39 PM
   3. Head back8:54 PM
   4. At your car10:10 PM
   5. Dark9:15 PM

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

   2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1860 ft climb · 204 min of walking

10. Rattlesnake Mountain - Middle Peak & Rattlesnake Mountain Trail 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:56 PM
    2. Sunset8:40 PM
    3. Head back8:55 PM
    4. At your car9:11 PM
    5. Dark9:16 PM

    Back at your car by 9:11 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 40 min of walking

11. Snoose Junction Road 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 8:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead8:16 PM
    2. Sunset8:40 PM
    3. Head back8:55 PM
    4. At your car8:58 PM
    5. Dark9:15 PM

    Back at your car by 8:58 PM — 18 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking

12. National Forest Development Road 5145 Loop 4.8 mi away

    Leave by 8:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead8:16 PM
    2. Sunset8:40 PM
    3. Head back8:55 PM
    4. At your car8:58 PM
    5. Dark9:15 PM

    Back at your car by 8:58 PM — 18 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking