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. Fortson Mill Ponds via Whitehorse Trail 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car8:58 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

   Back at your car by 8:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 187 min of walking

2. Whitehorse Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car9:11 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 9:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 201 min of walking

3. Bolt Camp Road 2.1 mi away

   Be there by 6:47 PM

   1. Be there6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Dark7:40 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:40 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Lower Swede Creek Road 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 61 min of walking

5. Queest-alb Glacier–Three Fingers, 5 sights 7.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car8:57 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1750 ft climb · 238 min of walking

6. Out of the Blue 8 mi away

   Leave by 6:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 510 ft climb · 77 min of walking

7. Twin Lakes & National Forest Development Road 035 11.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 580 ft climb · 92 min of walking

8. Blue Mountain & Twin Lakes via National Forest Development Road 035 13.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 410 ft climb · 89 min of walking

9. Forest Road 4110 13.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:30 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 7:30 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 14 min of walking

10. Chitwood Lake & National Forest Development Road 4210 14.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car8:18 PM
    5. Dark7:40 PM

    Back at your car by 8:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 103 min of walking

11. Robe Canyon Trail 15.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car7:59 PM
    5. Dark7:40 PM

    Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 63 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. National Forest Development Road 4230 15.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car8:03 PM
    5. Dark7:40 PM

    Back at your car by 8:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 77 min of walking