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 Townsend-North Peak–Mount Townsend, 4 summits 0 mi away

   Leave by 4:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:42 PM
   2. Sunset8:44 PM
   3. Head back8:59 PM
   4. At your car11:01 PM
   5. Dark9:20 PM

   Back at your car by 11:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.9 mi to the viewpoint · 3390 ft climb · 345 min of walking

2. Buckhorn Mountain–Marmot Pass, 5 sights 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 3:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:50 PM
   2. Sunset8:44 PM
   3. Head back8:59 PM
   4. At your car11:22 PM
   5. Dark9:20 PM

   Back at your car by 11:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.9 mi to the viewpoint · 4330 ft climb · 418 min of walking

3. Little Quilcene Trail #835 & Mount Townsend Trail #839 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset8:45 PM
   3. Head back9:00 PM
   4. At your car10:28 PM
   5. Dark9:20 PM

   Back at your car by 10:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1270 ft climb · 199 min of walking

4. Windy Lake–Silver Lake Way Trail, 3 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
   2. Sunset8:45 PM
   3. Head back9:00 PM
   4. At your car10:23 PM
   5. Dark9:21 PM

   Back at your car by 10:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1950 ft climb · 225 min of walking

5. Little Quilcene Trail #835 3.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
   2. Sunset8:45 PM
   3. Head back9:00 PM
   4. At your car9:27 PM
   5. Dark9:21 PM

   Back at your car by 9:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1410 ft climb · 97 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Marmot Pass–Buckhorn Lake Trail, 4 sights 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:03 PM
   2. Sunset8:45 PM
   3. Head back9:00 PM
   4. At your car11:55 PM
   5. Dark9:21 PM

   Back at your car by 11:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3050 ft climb · 437 min of walking

7. Baldy–Baldy Trail, 4 sights 8.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:10 PM
   2. Sunset8:45 PM
   3. Head back9:00 PM
   4. At your car10:24 PM
   5. Dark9:21 PM

   Back at your car by 10:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 3780 ft climb · 279 min of walking

8. Tyler Peak–Peak B, 3 summits 8.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:53 PM
   2. Sunset8:45 PM
   3. Head back9:00 PM
   4. At your car10:03 PM
   5. Dark9:21 PM

   Back at your car by 10:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 2920 ft climb · 215 min of walking

9. Peak B–Baldy Trail Loop, 6 sights 8.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
   2. Sunset8:45 PM
   3. Head back9:00 PM
   4. At your car9:58 PM
   5. Dark9:21 PM

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

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 2710 ft climb · 198 min of walking

10. National Forest Development Road 040 9.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
    2. Sunset8:45 PM
    3. Head back9:00 PM
    4. At your car10:00 PM
    5. Dark9:21 PM

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

    2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 760 ft climb · 144 min of walking

11. 2840-070 & 2840-071 7.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:46 PM
    2. Sunset8:45 PM
    3. Head back9:00 PM
    4. At your car9:42 PM
    5. Dark9:21 PM

    Back at your car by 9:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 80 min of walking

12. 2855-030 8.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
    2. Sunset8:45 PM
    3. Head back9:00 PM
    4. At your car10:03 PM
    5. Dark9:21 PM

    Back at your car by 10:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 830 ft climb · 151 min of walking