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. Lake Cushman & Mount Rose Trail #814 0 mi away

   Leave by 4:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 8:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 3500 ft climb · 233 min of walking

2. Mount Ellinor & Mt. Ellinor winter route via Mount Ellinor Trail #812 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 2260 ft climb · 133 min of walking

3. Mount Washington–The Horn, 3 summits 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2470 ft climb · 128 min of walking

4. The Horn–Mt. Washington Viewpoint, 3 rocks 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2460 ft climb · 127 min of walking

5. Smith Lake–North Fork Skokomish River, 5 lakes 4.4 mi away

   Leave by 1:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead1:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car10:41 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 10:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.3 mi to the viewpoint · 4290 ft climb · 497 min of walking

6. East Webb Hill Road 15.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car7:41 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:41 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walking

7. Grass Lake 16 mi away

   Leave by 6:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car7:55 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 7:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 55 min of walking

8. Grass Lake 16.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car8:06 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 74 min of walking

9. Mount Jupiter & Mt. Jupiter Trail #809 20.3 mi away

   Leave by 2:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car10:19 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 10:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.5 mi to the viewpoint · 3990 ft climb · 449 min of walking

10. West Rock Creek Road 20.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:14 PM
    3. Head back7:29 PM
    4. At your car8:46 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 600 ft climb · 166 min of walking

11. Wheeler Lake 17.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
    2. Sunset7:14 PM
    3. Head back7:29 PM
    4. At your car7:51 PM
    5. Dark7:44 PM

    Back at your car by 7:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 380 ft climb · 56 min of walking

12. Woelfel Lake 17.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:14 PM
    3. Head back7:29 PM
    4. At your car7:34 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 7:34 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint