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. East Fork of the Lewis River Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Head back8:00 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:01 PM — 14 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

2. Battle Ground Lake & Lower Lake Trail 3.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:24 PM

   1. Be there7:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Dark8:15 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:15 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Chelatchie Rail Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 58 min of walking

4. Retention Pond 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Head back8:00 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 83 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Salmon-Morgan Creeks Natural Area 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car8:41 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 82 min of walking

6. Lauretta Norene Forest Preserve 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Head back8:00 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walking

7. Yacolt Falls–Moulton Falls, 3 groves 7.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:24 PM

   1. Be there7:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Dark8:15 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:15 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Bells Mountain Trail 9.1 mi away

   Be there by 7:24 PM

   1. Be there7:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Dark8:14 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:14 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Moulton Falls–East Fork of the Lewis River Viewpoint, 3 sights 10 mi away

   Be there by 7:24 PM

   1. Be there7:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Dark8:15 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:15 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Sword Fern Way Trail 10 mi away

    Be there by 7:24 PM

    1. Be there7:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Dark8:15 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:15 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Whipple Creek Park–Connector Trail, 3 sights 9.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:11 PM
    5. Dark8:16 PM

    Back at your car by 8:11 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 21 min of walking

12. Mr. Bojangles 7.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car8:29 PM
    5. Dark8:15 PM

    Back at your car by 8:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 440 ft climb · 73 min of walking

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