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 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 0 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 0.3 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 2.1 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. Out of the Blue 4.7 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

6. Queest-alb Glacier–Three Fingers, 5 sights 8.5 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

7. Twin Lakes & National Forest Development Road 035 14.3 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. Forest Road 2435-020–Upper Decline Road, 3 sights 14.3 mi away

   Leave by 1:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead1:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car10:34 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

   Back at your car by 10:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.6 mi to the viewpoint · 3690 ft climb · 487 min of walking

9. North Lake–Independence Lake, 4 sights 15.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car8:20 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

   Back at your car by 8:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1630 ft climb · 153 min of walking

10. Blue Mountain & Twin Lakes via National Forest Development Road 035 15.9 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

11. Chitwood Lake & National Forest Development Road 4210 16.1 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

12. White Chuck Mountain Trail 17.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Head back7:23 PM
    4. At your car7:47 PM
    5. Dark7:39 PM

    Back at your car by 7:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 510 ft climb · 63 min of walking