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. Gravel Lake & Ridge Lake via Pacific Crest Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 5:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car9:21 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 9:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Kendall Peak via Pacific Crest Trail 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car9:29 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 9:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

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

   Leave by 4:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car9:33 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 9:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Snow Dome–Prospector's Cave, 5 sights 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car8:56 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

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

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

5. Snoqualmie Mountain & Snoqualmie Mountain Trail 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. The Tooth–Source Lake, 5 sights 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car9:09 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 9:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Surveyors Lake & Divide Lake 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car8:51 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Tubing Park–Divide Lake, 6 sights 1.8 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

9. Kaleetan Peak–Franklin Falls Viewpoint, 5 sights 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 3:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:49 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 · 3280 ft climb · 328 min of walking

10. Snoqualmie Tunnel 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
    2. Sunset7:42 PM
    3. Head back7:57 PM
    4. At your car8:40 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 8:40 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 2.7 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

12. Annette Lake & Snoqualmie Tunnel via Annette Lake Trail 2.7 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