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. Johnson Ridge Trail 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car9:16 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 9:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1800 ft climb · 203 min of walking

2. Evergreen Lookout Trail & National Forest Development Road 6530 via Forest Road 6530 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 3:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car10:07 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

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

   5.2 mi to the viewpoint · 3680 ft climb · 369 min of walking

3. Evergreen Lookout Trail 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 850 ft climb · 73 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Meadow Creek Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 4:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car10:00 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 10:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.9 mi to the viewpoint · 2640 ft climb · 324 min of walking

5. Benchmark Mountain Trail–North Fork Skykomish Trail, 3 sights 5.7 mi away

   Leave by 4:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car9:58 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 9:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.7 mi to the viewpoint · 2640 ft climb · 315 min of walking

6. Alpine Baldy Trail 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 3:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car10:50 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 10:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.8 mi to the viewpoint · 2430 ft climb · 412 min of walking

7. Frog Mountain & Frog Mountain Trail 7.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car8:52 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1350 ft climb · 151 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Fisher Lake–Fisher Lake Trail, 3 sights 11 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 82 min of walking

9. Mount Sawyer–Mount Sawyer Trail, 3 sights 11 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 390 ft climb · 80 min of walking

10. Baring Mountain–Barclay Lake, 6 sights 12.5 mi away

    Leave by 2:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead2:21 PM
    2. Sunset7:42 PM
    3. Head back7:57 PM
    4. At your car11:44 PM
    5. Dark8:14 PM

    Back at your car by 11:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    7.0 mi to the viewpoint · 4380 ft climb · 527 min of walking

11. Barclay Lake–Stone Lake, 4 sights 12.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
    2. Sunset7:42 PM
    3. Head back7:57 PM
    4. At your car8:49 PM
    5. Dark8:14 PM

    Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 570 ft climb · 114 min of walking

12. Rock Lake & Rock Lake Trail 14.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
    2. Sunset7:42 PM
    3. Head back7:57 PM
    4. At your car8:34 PM
    5. Dark8:14 PM

    Back at your car by 8:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1640 ft climb · 118 min of walking