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. Jordan Ponds & Mainline Road 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 8:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:19 PM
   2. Sunset8:42 PM
   3. Head back8:57 PM
   4. At your car8:59 PM
   5. Dark9:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:59 PM — 19 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Hubbard Lake via Lime Kiln Trail 2.7 mi away

   Be there by 8:20 PM

   1. Be there8:20 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Dark9:17 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 9:17 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Lime Kiln Trail 2.8 mi away

   Be there by 8:21 PM

   1. Be there8:21 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Dark9:17 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 9:17 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. 118th Place Northeast 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 8:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:17 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Head back8:56 PM
   4. At your car8:59 PM
   5. Dark9:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:59 PM — 18 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Milard Lake 3.8 mi away

   Leave by 8:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:14 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Head back8:56 PM
   4. At your car9:03 PM
   5. Dark9:17 PM

   Back at your car by 9:03 PM — 14 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Twin Lakes & National Forest Development Road 035 4.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:36 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Head back8:56 PM
   4. At your car9:25 PM
   5. Dark9:17 PM

   Back at your car by 9:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 560 ft climb · 74 min of walking

7. Blue Mountain & Twin Lakes via National Forest Development Road 035 4.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:41 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Head back8:56 PM
   4. At your car9:26 PM
   5. Dark9:17 PM

   Back at your car by 9:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 380 ft climb · 70 min of walking

8. Mainline Road via Jim Creek 12 Road 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Head back8:56 PM
   4. At your car9:43 PM
   5. Dark9:18 PM

   Back at your car by 9:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 290 ft climb · 96 min of walking

9. Mainline Road 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 8:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:10 PM
   2. Sunset8:42 PM
   3. Head back8:57 PM
   4. At your car9:02 PM
   5. Dark9:18 PM

   Back at your car by 9:02 PM — 15 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 17 min of walking

10. Cleanup and streams via Pilchuck River Trail 6.1 mi away

    Leave by 8:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead8:07 PM
    2. Sunset8:41 PM
    3. Head back8:56 PM
    4. At your car9:05 PM
    5. Dark9:17 PM

    Back at your car by 9:05 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 24 min of walking

11. Chitwood Lake & Hanson Lake Loop via Pilchuck River Trail 6.4 mi away

    Leave by 8:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead8:07 PM
    2. Sunset8:41 PM
    3. Head back8:56 PM
    4. At your car9:05 PM
    5. Dark9:17 PM

    Back at your car by 9:05 PM — 12 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 22 min of walking

12. Smelling Lake via Pilchuck River Trail 6.4 mi away

    Leave by 8:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead8:07 PM
    2. Sunset8:41 PM
    3. Head back8:56 PM
    4. At your car9:05 PM
    5. Dark9:17 PM

    Back at your car by 9:05 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 23 min of walking