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. Snow Dome–Prospector's Cave, 5 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 4:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. The Tooth–Source Lake, 5 sights 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Snoqualmie Mountain & Snoqualmie Mountain Trail 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 7:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Gravel Lake & Ridge Lake via Pacific Crest Trail 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car8:48 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Kendall Peak via Pacific Crest Trail 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car8:57 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Alaska Mountain & Ridge Lake via Pacific Crest Trail 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car9:00 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 9:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Abiel Peak–Lodge Lake, 4 summits 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 2:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car10:43 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 10:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2560 ft climb · 446 min of walking

8. Kaleetan Peak–Franklin Falls Viewpoint, 5 sights 2 mi away

   Leave by 3:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car9:20 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 9:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. Surveyors Lake & Divide Lake 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car8:18 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. Tubing Park–Divide Lake, 6 sights 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:20 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car9:02 PM
    5. Dark7:40 PM

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

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

11. Snoqualmie Tunnel 3.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:23 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car8:08 PM
    5. Dark7:40 PM

    Back at your car by 8:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Rockdale Lake–Lagoon cell #1, 6 sights 3.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car9:06 PM
    5. Dark7:40 PM

    Back at your car by 9:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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