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. Mount Washington–The Horn, 3 summits 0 mi away

   Leave by 5:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:49 PM
   3. Head back8:04 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

   Back at your car by 8:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. The Horn–Mt. Washington Viewpoint, 3 rocks 0 mi away

   Leave by 5:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:49 PM
   3. Head back8:04 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

   Back at your car by 8:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Mount Ellinor & Mt. Ellinor winter route via Mount Ellinor Trail #812 1 mi away

   Leave by 5:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:49 PM
   3. Head back8:04 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

   Back at your car by 8:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Lake Cushman & Mount Rose Trail #814 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:49 PM
   3. Head back8:04 PM
   4. At your car9:08 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

   Back at your car by 9:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Smith Lake–North Fork Skokomish River, 5 lakes 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 2:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:50 PM
   3. Head back8:05 PM
   4. At your car11:16 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

   Back at your car by 11:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Wheeler Lake 16.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Head back8:03 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. East Webb Hill Road 15.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:49 PM
   3. Head back8:04 PM
   4. At your car8:15 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:15 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walking

8. Grass Lake 14.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Head back8:03 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. Northeast Clairview Drive 16.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Head back8:03 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:11 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Grass Lake 15.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
    2. Sunset7:48 PM
    3. Head back8:03 PM
    4. At your car8:41 PM
    5. Dark8:20 PM

    Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. Mount Jupiter & Mt. Jupiter Trail #809 17.7 mi away

    Leave by 2:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead2:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:48 PM
    3. Head back8:03 PM
    4. At your car10:54 PM
    5. Dark8:20 PM

    Back at your car by 10:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Lost Highway West 20.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
    2. Sunset7:48 PM
    3. Head back8:03 PM
    4. At your car9:13 PM
    5. Dark8:20 PM

    Back at your car by 9:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 140 min of walking