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 1.5 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. Mainline Road via Jim Creek 12 Road 1.8 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

3. Mainline Road 1.8 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

4. Centennial Trail 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 8:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:20 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

5. Stillaguamish Valley Pioneer Museum Pond & Centennial Trail 5.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:55 PM
   2. Sunset8:42 PM
   3. Head back8:57 PM
   4. At your car9:23 PM
   5. Dark9:18 PM

   Back at your car by 9:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 54 min of walking

6. Lake Cassidy via Centennial Trail 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset8:42 PM
   3. Head back8:57 PM
   4. At your car10:30 PM
   5. Dark9:18 PM

   Back at your car by 10:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.9 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 192 min of walking

7. Centennial Trail Beach via Whitehorse Trail 4.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:26 PM
   2. Sunset8:42 PM
   3. Head back8:57 PM
   4. At your car9:53 PM
   5. Dark9:18 PM

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

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 112 min of walking

8. Lake Armstrong 5.7 mi away

   Leave by 8:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:19 PM
   2. Sunset8:42 PM
   3. Head back8:57 PM
   4. At your car9:00 PM
   5. Dark9:18 PM

   Back at your car by 9:00 PM — 18 min before dark.

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

9. Centennial Trail Beach & Centennial Trail 6 mi away

   Leave by 8:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:04 PM
   2. Sunset8:42 PM
   3. Head back8:57 PM
   4. At your car9:14 PM
   5. Dark9:18 PM

   Back at your car by 9:14 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 35 min of walking

10. Twin Lakes & National Forest Development Road 035 7.4 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

11. Blue Mountain & Twin Lakes via National Forest Development Road 035 7.4 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

12. Hubbard Lake via Lime Kiln Trail 8.8 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