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. Skyscraper Mountain–Sunrise Rim Viewpoint, 5 viewpoints 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:27 PM
   2. Sunset8:36 PM
   3. Head back8:51 PM
   4. At your car9:30 PM
   5. Dark9:11 PM

   Back at your car by 9:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 410 ft climb · 88 min of walking

2. Emmons Vista–Silver Forest Viewpoint, 8 viewpoints 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:27 PM
   2. Sunset8:36 PM
   3. Head back8:51 PM
   4. At your car9:30 PM
   5. Dark9:11 PM

   Back at your car by 9:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 440 ft climb · 88 min of walking

3. Sunrise Rim Viewpoint–Shadow Lake, 4 viewpoints 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
   2. Sunset8:36 PM
   3. Head back8:51 PM
   4. At your car9:29 PM
   5. Dark9:11 PM

   Back at your car by 9:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 430 ft climb · 87 min of walking

4. Buck Creek Trail–Dalles Ridge Trail, 3 sights 10 mi away

   Be there by 8:16 PM

   1. Be there8:16 PM
   2. Sunset8:36 PM
   3. Dark9:11 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 9:11 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Clear West Peak & Clearwater Peak Trail 8.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
   2. Sunset8:37 PM
   3. Head back8:52 PM
   4. At your car9:21 PM
   5. Dark9:12 PM

   Back at your car by 9:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 910 ft climb · 82 min of walking

6. George Lake–Dalles Ridge Trail Loop, 4 sights 10.6 mi away

   Be there by 8:16 PM

   1. Be there8:16 PM
   2. Sunset8:36 PM
   3. Dark9:11 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 9:11 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Forest Road 7251 11 mi away

   Leave by 7:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:40 PM
   2. Sunset8:36 PM
   3. Head back8:51 PM
   4. At your car9:43 PM
   5. Dark9:11 PM

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

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 87 min of walking

8. Forest Road 7250 & National Forest Development Road 7250 11.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:40 PM
   2. Sunset8:36 PM
   3. Head back8:51 PM
   4. At your car9:43 PM
   5. Dark9:11 PM

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

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 88 min of walking

9. Noble Knob & Dalles Ridge Trail via Ranger Creek Trail 12.6 mi away

   Be there by 8:16 PM

   1. Be there8:16 PM
   2. Sunset8:36 PM
   3. Dark9:11 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 9:11 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Forest Road 7222-510 & Noble Knob Trail 13.2 mi away

    Be there by 8:16 PM

    1. Be there8:16 PM
    2. Sunset8:36 PM
    3. Dark9:11 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 9:11 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Lost Lake–Quinn Lake, 3 lakes 13.2 mi away

    Be there by 8:16 PM

    1. Be there8:16 PM
    2. Sunset8:36 PM
    3. Dark9:11 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 9:11 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Rainier View Trail 13.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:43 PM
    2. Sunset8:36 PM
    3. Head back8:51 PM
    4. At your car9:12 PM
    5. Dark9:11 PM

    Back at your car by 9:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 380 ft climb · 55 min of walking

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