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. Wright Mountain–Snow Lake, 7 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 4:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:53 PM
   2. Sunset8:37 PM
   3. Head back8:52 PM
   4. At your car11:23 PM
   5. Dark9:12 PM

   Back at your car by 11:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.3 mi to the viewpoint · 2510 ft climb · 354 min of walking

2. Kaleetan Peak–Franklin Falls Viewpoint, 5 sights 4.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:44 PM
   2. Sunset8:37 PM
   3. Head back8:52 PM
   4. At your car10:47 PM
   5. Dark9:12 PM

   Back at your car by 10:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Snoqualmie Mountain & Snoqualmie Mountain Trail 4.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset8:37 PM
   3. Head back8:52 PM
   4. At your car9:19 PM
   5. Dark9:12 PM

   Back at your car by 9:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2410 ft climb · 127 min of walking

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

   Leave by 5:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
   2. Sunset8:37 PM
   3. Head back8:52 PM
   4. At your car9:51 PM
   5. Dark9:12 PM

   Back at your car by 9:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Pratt Lake–Lower Tuscohatchie Lake, 9 lakes 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
   2. Sunset8:37 PM
   3. Head back8:52 PM
   4. At your car9:18 PM
   5. Dark9:13 PM

   Back at your car by 9:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 680 ft climb · 73 min of walking

6. Gravel Lake & Ridge Lake via Pacific Crest Trail 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:51 PM
   2. Sunset8:37 PM
   3. Head back8:52 PM
   4. At your car11:12 PM
   5. Dark9:12 PM

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

   5.5 mi to the viewpoint · 2370 ft climb · 346 min of walking

7. Kendall Peak via Pacific Crest Trail 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:12 PM
   2. Sunset8:37 PM
   3. Head back8:52 PM
   4. At your car10:38 PM
   5. Dark9:12 PM

   Back at your car by 10:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.3 mi to the viewpoint · 2650 ft climb · 291 min of walking

8. Alaska Mountain & Ridge Lake via Pacific Crest Trail 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 4:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:28 PM
   2. Sunset8:37 PM
   3. Head back8:52 PM
   4. At your car11:24 PM
   5. Dark9:12 PM

   Back at your car by 11:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2660 ft climb · 381 min of walking

9. Franklin Falls Viewpoint–Melakwa Lake, 5 sights 4.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:41 PM
   2. Sunset8:37 PM
   3. Head back8:52 PM
   4. At your car10:20 PM
   5. Dark9:12 PM

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

   3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 2240 ft climb · 244 min of walking

10. The Tooth–Source Lake, 5 sights 4.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
    2. Sunset8:37 PM
    3. Head back8:52 PM
    4. At your car10:04 PM
    5. Dark9:12 PM

    Back at your car by 10:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. Talapus Lake–Blazer Lake, 9 lakes 7.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
    2. Sunset8:37 PM
    3. Head back8:52 PM
    4. At your car9:18 PM
    5. Dark9:13 PM

    Back at your car by 9:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 640 ft climb · 70 min of walking

12. Pratt Mountain–Blazer Lake, 8 lakes 7.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
    2. Sunset8:37 PM
    3. Head back8:52 PM
    4. At your car9:17 PM
    5. Dark9:13 PM

    Back at your car by 9:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 630 ft climb · 69 min of walking