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. Dirtybox Peak–Fire Training Academy trail, 4 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 5:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car8:38 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 2540 ft climb · 161 min of walking

2. Salal Point–Semi Wall, 9 sights 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car9:48 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 9:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Twin Falls (Upper)–Twin Falls (Lower), 9 sights 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car9:12 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 9:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Actual Cave–Semi Wall Loop, 9 sights 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car8:52 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

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

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1900 ft climb · 170 min of walking

5. Olallie Viewpoint–5010-350 Loop, 4 sights 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car9:23 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

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

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

6. Change Peak–Olallie Viewpoint, 5 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car9:54 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 9:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Mount Defiance–Winter Block access Viewpoint, 6 viewpoints 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 4:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car9:23 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

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

   3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 2710 ft climb · 254 min of walking

8. Little Bandera Mountain–Winter Block access Viewpoint, 11 viewpoints 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 4:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car9:25 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 9:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 2780 ft climb · 259 min of walking

9. Winter Block access Viewpoint–Dirty Harry's Peak Viewpoint, 10 lakes 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 4:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car9:23 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

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

   3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 2660 ft climb · 252 min of walking

10. Lake Nadeau–MF-225 Road, 3 sights 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 2:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead2:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:41 PM
    3. Head back7:56 PM
    4. At your car10:58 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 10:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    7.2 mi to the viewpoint · 3800 ft climb · 472 min of walking

11. Olallie Viewpoint–Rattlesnake Lake, 4 sights 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 4:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:41 PM
    3. Head back7:56 PM
    4. At your car9:57 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 9:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Mount Washington–Olallie Viewpoint, 6 sights 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 4:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:14 PM
    2. Sunset7:41 PM
    3. Head back7:56 PM
    4. At your car10:13 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 10:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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