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 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset8:38 PM
   3. Head back8:53 PM
   4. At your car9:35 PM
   5. Dark9:13 PM

   Back at your car by 9:35 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 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 4:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:55 PM
   2. Sunset8:38 PM
   3. Head back8:53 PM
   4. At your car11:11 PM
   5. Dark9:13 PM

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

   4.8 mi to the viewpoint · 2870 ft climb · 340 min of walking

3. Twin Falls (Upper)–Twin Falls (Lower), 9 sights 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
   2. Sunset8:38 PM
   3. Head back8:53 PM
   4. At your car10:08 PM
   5. Dark9:13 PM

   Back at your car by 10:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Mount Washington–Semi Wall, 4 sights 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
   2. Sunset8:38 PM
   3. Head back8:53 PM
   4. At your car10:06 PM
   5. Dark9:13 PM

   Back at your car by 10:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2230 ft climb · 213 min of walking

5. Actual Cave–Semi Wall Loop, 9 sights 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:40 PM
   2. Sunset8:38 PM
   3. Head back8:53 PM
   4. At your car10:13 PM
   5. Dark9:13 PM

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

   3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 2550 ft climb · 238 min of walking

6. Olallie Viewpoint–5010-350 Loop, 4 sights 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:34 PM
   2. Sunset8:38 PM
   3. Head back8:53 PM
   4. At your car10:20 PM
   5. Dark9:13 PM

   Back at your car by 10:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Change Peak–5010-350, 5 sights 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:52 PM
   2. Sunset8:38 PM
   3. Head back8:53 PM
   4. At your car10:49 PM
   5. Dark9:13 PM

   Back at your car by 10:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.4 mi to the viewpoint · 3220 ft climb · 322 min of walking

8. Olallie Viewpoint–5010-350, 3 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:37 PM
   2. Sunset8:38 PM
   3. Head back8:53 PM
   4. At your car11:12 PM
   5. Dark9:13 PM

   Back at your car by 11:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3300 ft climb · 360 min of walking

9. Far Enough Promontory–Absolute Last Promontory Loop, 7 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:27 PM
   2. Sunset8:38 PM
   3. Head back8:53 PM
   4. At your car10:26 PM
   5. Dark9:13 PM

   Back at your car by 10:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 2830 ft climb · 264 min of walking

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

    Leave by 3:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:28 PM
    2. Sunset8:38 PM
    3. Head back8:53 PM
    4. At your car11:55 PM
    5. Dark9:13 PM

    Back at your car by 11:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. Mount Defiance–Thompson Lake, 3 summits 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 2:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead2:40 PM
    2. Sunset8:38 PM
    3. Head back8:53 PM
    4. At your car12:17 AM
    5. Dark9:13 PM

    Back at your car by 12:17 AM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    7.6 mi to the viewpoint · 5030 ft climb · 542 min of walking

12. Green Mountain & Lake Hancock 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:17 PM
    2. Sunset8:38 PM
    3. Head back8:53 PM
    4. At your car11:02 PM
    5. Dark9:14 PM

    Back at your car by 11:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.9 mi to the viewpoint · 2050 ft climb · 309 min of walking