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. 2840-070 & 2840-071 0.8 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

2. 2855-030 1.5 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

3. 2840-030 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:49 PM
   2. Sunset8:45 PM
   3. Head back9:00 PM
   4. At your car9:29 PM
   5. Dark9:21 PM

   Back at your car by 9:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 65 min of walking

4. Buckhorn Mountain–Buckhorn Lake Trail, 5 sights 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 3:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:39 PM
   2. Sunset8:45 PM
   3. Head back9:00 PM
   4. At your car11:56 PM
   5. Dark9:21 PM

   Back at your car by 11:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.3 mi to the viewpoint · 3620 ft climb · 462 min of walking

5. Mount Townsend-North Peak–Mount Townsend, 4 summits 5.9 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

6. National Forest Development Road 040 5.6 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

7. Little Quilcene Trail #835 & Mount Townsend Trail #839 4.8 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

8. Little Quilcene Trail #835 5 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

9. Marmot Pass–Buckhorn Lake Trail, 4 sights 5.8 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

10. Windy Lake–Silver Lake Way Trail, 3 sights 6.1 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

11. Tyler Peak–Peak B, 3 summits 7.9 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

12. Baldy–Baldy Trail, 4 sights 8.4 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