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 3:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car9:42 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 9:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1910 ft climb · 324 min of walking

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

   Leave by 4:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car9:26 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 9:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1920 ft climb · 291 min of walking

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

   Leave by 4:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car9:23 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

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

   4.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1840 ft climb · 277 min of walking

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

   Leave by 3:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car9:27 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

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

   4.9 mi to the viewpoint · 2950 ft climb · 330 min of walking

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

   Leave by 4:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car8:41 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Snoose Junction Road 3.2 mi away

   Be there by 6:51 PM

   1. Be there6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Dark7:42 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:42 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. National Forest Development Road 5145 Loop 4.8 mi away

   Be there by 6:51 PM

   1. Be there6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Dark7:42 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:42 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Anacortes Road Loop 5.2 mi away

   Be there by 6:51 PM

   1. Be there6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Dark7:42 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:42 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Olallie Viewpoint–5010-350 Loop, 4 sights 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car8:52 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

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

   3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 2560 ft climb · 250 min of walking

10. Salal Point–Semi Wall, 9 sights 6 mi away

    Leave by 3:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:57 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car9:17 PM
    5. Dark7:41 PM

    Back at your car by 9:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.2 mi to the viewpoint · 2320 ft climb · 285 min of walking

11. Pole Line Road & Trude Road 6.1 mi away

    Be there by 6:51 PM

    1. Be there6:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Dark7:42 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:42 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. DNR Viewpoint 6.6 mi away

    Be there by 6:51 PM

    1. Be there6:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Dark7:42 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:42 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead