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 5:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:33 PM
   2. Sunset8:44 PM
   3. Head back8:59 PM
   4. At your car10:07 PM
   5. Dark9:20 PM

   Back at your car by 10:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 3500 ft climb · 239 min of walking

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

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset8:44 PM
   3. Head back8:59 PM
   4. At your car9:31 PM
   5. Dark9:20 PM

   Back at your car by 9:31 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 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset8:44 PM
   3. Head back8:59 PM
   4. At your car9:26 PM
   5. Dark9:20 PM

   Back at your car by 9:26 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 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset8:44 PM
   3. Head back8:59 PM
   4. At your car9:26 PM
   5. Dark9:20 PM

   Back at your car by 9:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Point A–Point B, 4 summits 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
   2. Sunset8:44 PM
   3. Head back8:59 PM
   4. At your car9:29 PM
   5. Dark9:20 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 2010 ft climb · 120 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

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

   Leave by 3:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:18 PM
   2. Sunset8:45 PM
   3. Head back9:00 PM
   4. At your car12:11 AM
   5. Dark9:20 PM

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

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

7. East Webb Hill Road 15.4 mi away

   Leave by 8:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:21 PM
   2. Sunset8:43 PM
   3. Head back8:58 PM
   4. At your car9:00 PM
   5. Dark9:19 PM

   Back at your car by 9:00 PM — 18 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Licorice Fern Viewpoint–Huckleberry Hillclimb Trail, 3 sights 17.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:56 PM
   2. Sunset8:43 PM
   3. Head back8:58 PM
   4. At your car9:15 PM
   5. Dark9:18 PM

   Back at your car by 9:15 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 44 min of walking

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

   Leave by 3:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:43 PM
   2. Sunset8:44 PM
   3. Head back8:59 PM
   4. At your car11:50 PM
   5. Dark9:19 PM

   Back at your car by 11:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.5 mi to the viewpoint · 4040 ft climb · 452 min of walking

10. West Rock Creek Road 20.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
    2. Sunset8:43 PM
    3. Head back8:58 PM
    4. At your car10:32 PM
    5. Dark9:18 PM

    Back at your car by 10:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 620 ft climb · 196 min of walking

11. Wheeler Lake 17.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:50 PM
    2. Sunset8:43 PM
    3. Head back8:58 PM
    4. At your car9:20 PM
    5. Dark9:18 PM

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

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

12. Island Lake & Island Lake Trail 20.5 mi away

    Leave by 8:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead8:03 PM
    2. Sunset8:43 PM
    3. Head back8:58 PM
    4. At your car9:18 PM
    5. Dark9:18 PM

    Back at your car by 9:18 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 40 min of walking