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. Snoqualmie Valley Trail 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 8:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:15 PM
   2. Sunset8:39 PM
   3. Head back8:54 PM
   4. At your car8:59 PM
   5. Dark9:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:59 PM — 16 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walking

2. Snoqualmie Falls via Snoqualmie Valley Trail 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 8:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:15 PM
   2. Sunset8:39 PM
   3. Head back8:54 PM
   4. At your car8:59 PM
   5. Dark9:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:59 PM — 15 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walking

3. Crazy Ivan–Midtown Upper/XC, 3 sights 1.4 mi away

   Be there by 8:19 PM

   1. Be there8:19 PM
   2. Sunset8:39 PM
   3. Dark9:14 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 9:14 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Lake Marie & Midtown Upper/XC via Lake Marie Road 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 8:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:18 PM
   2. Sunset8:39 PM
   3. Head back8:54 PM
   4. At your car8:55 PM
   5. Dark9:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:55 PM — 20 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Canyon Creek DH–Executive Decision (ED), 4 sights 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:35 PM
   2. Sunset8:39 PM
   3. Head back8:54 PM
   4. At your car9:18 PM
   5. Dark9:14 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 650 ft climb · 68 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Southeast 96th Way 2.3 mi away

   Be there by 8:18 PM

   1. Be there8:18 PM
   2. Sunset8:39 PM
   3. Dark9:14 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 9:14 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Rattlesnake Ledge–Rattlesnake Ledge Viewpoint, 5 sights 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 8:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:00 PM
   2. Sunset8:39 PM
   3. Head back8:54 PM
   4. At your car9:05 PM
   5. Dark9:14 PM

   Back at your car by 9:05 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 31 min of walking

8. Rattlesnake Mountain Trail 2.6 mi away

   Be there by 8:18 PM

   1. Be there8:18 PM
   2. Sunset8:39 PM
   3. Dark9:14 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 9:14 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Rattlesnake Mountain - East Peak & Rattlesnake Mountain Trail 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:59 PM
   2. Sunset8:39 PM
   3. Head back8:54 PM
   4. At your car9:06 PM
   5. Dark9:14 PM

   Back at your car by 9:06 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 32 min of walking

10. Rattlesnake Middle Ledge–Raging Ridge, 3 sights 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:54 PM
    2. Sunset8:39 PM
    3. Head back8:54 PM
    4. At your car9:10 PM
    5. Dark9:14 PM

    Back at your car by 9:10 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 40 min of walking

11. Windy Landing–Raging Ridge, 3 sights 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 8:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead8:00 PM
    2. Sunset8:39 PM
    3. Head back8:54 PM
    4. At your car9:06 PM
    5. Dark9:14 PM

    Back at your car by 9:06 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 31 min of walking

12. Rattlesnake Mountain - Middle Peak & Rattlesnake Mountain Trail 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:54 PM
    2. Sunset8:39 PM
    3. Head back8:54 PM
    4. At your car9:10 PM
    5. Dark9:14 PM

    Back at your car by 9:10 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 40 min of walking