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.

2 of 12 spots
  1. Startup Mountain 0 mi away

    Be there by 8:20 PM

    1. Be there8:20 PM
    2. Sunset8:40 PM
    3. Dark9:15 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 9:15 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  2. Leave by 7:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
    2. Sunset8:40 PM
    3. Head back8:55 PM
    4. At your car9:58 PM
    5. Dark9:16 PM

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

    2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 127 min of walking

  3. Jay Lake 1.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
    2. Sunset8:40 PM
    3. Head back8:55 PM
    4. At your car11:15 PM
    5. Dark9:16 PM

    Back at your car by 11:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.6 mi to the viewpoint · 380 ft climb · 287 min of walking

  4. Shaw Lake 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
    2. Sunset8:39 PM
    3. Head back8:54 PM
    4. At your car9:56 PM
    5. Dark9:15 PM

    Back at your car by 9:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 420 ft climb · 133 min of walking

  5. Leave by 7:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
    2. Sunset8:39 PM
    3. Head back8:54 PM
    4. At your car9:53 PM
    5. Dark9:15 PM

    Back at your car by 9:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 124 min of walking

  6. Leave by 7:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
    2. Sunset8:39 PM
    3. Head back8:54 PM
    4. At your car9:53 PM
    5. Dark9:15 PM

    Back at your car by 9:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 360 ft climb · 126 min of walking

  7. Leave by 7:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
    2. Sunset8:39 PM
    3. Head back8:54 PM
    4. At your car9:52 PM
    5. Dark9:15 PM

    Back at your car by 9:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 122 min of walking

  8. HK Mainline 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 8:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead8:19 PM
    2. Sunset8:40 PM
    3. Head back8:55 PM
    4. At your car8:56 PM
    5. Dark9:15 PM

    Back at your car by 8:56 PM — 20 min before dark.

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

  9. Leave by 6:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
    2. Sunset8:39 PM
    3. Head back8:54 PM
    4. At your car10:49 PM
    5. Dark9:15 PM

    Back at your car by 10:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.5 mi to the viewpoint · 980 ft climb · 254 min of walking

  10. Leave by 6:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
    2. Sunset8:40 PM
    3. Head back8:55 PM
    4. At your car10:15 PM
    5. Dark9:16 PM

    Back at your car by 10:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 520 ft climb · 175 min of walking

  11. Leave by 6:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
    2. Sunset8:39 PM
    3. Head back8:54 PM
    4. At your car10:42 PM
    5. Dark9:15 PM

    Back at your car by 10:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.2 mi to the viewpoint · 890 ft climb · 238 min of walking

  12. Lost Lake Mainline 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
    2. Sunset8:40 PM
    3. Head back8:55 PM
    4. At your car10:00 PM
    5. Dark9:16 PM

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

    2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 390 ft climb · 139 min of walking