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. Emmons Vista–Silver Forest Viewpoint, 8 viewpoints 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
   2. Sunset8:38 PM
   3. Head back8:53 PM
   4. At your car9:32 PM
   5. Dark9:13 PM

   Back at your car by 9:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Sunrise Rim Viewpoint–Shadow Lake, 4 viewpoints 3.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
   2. Sunset8:38 PM
   3. Head back8:53 PM
   4. At your car9:31 PM
   5. Dark9:13 PM

   Back at your car by 9:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Ranger Creek Viewpoint–Dalles Ridge Trail, 5 sights 7.8 mi away

   Be there by 8:17 PM

   1. Be there8:17 PM
   2. Sunset8:37 PM
   3. Dark9:12 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 9:12 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. George Lake–Dalles Ridge Trail Loop, 4 sights 7.8 mi away

   Be there by 8:17 PM

   1. Be there8:17 PM
   2. Sunset8:37 PM
   3. Dark9:13 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 9:13 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Noble Knob Viewpoint–Dalles Ridge Trail Loop, 4 sights 7.8 mi away

   Be there by 8:17 PM

   1. Be there8:17 PM
   2. Sunset8:37 PM
   3. Dark9:13 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 9:13 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Mutton Mountain–Dalles Ridge Trail, 4 sights 7.8 mi away

   Be there by 8:17 PM

   1. Be there8:17 PM
   2. Sunset8:37 PM
   3. Dark9:13 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 9:13 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Forest Road 7250 & National Forest Development Road 7250 9.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:42 PM
   2. Sunset8:38 PM
   3. Head back8:53 PM
   4. At your car9:44 PM
   5. Dark9:13 PM

   Back at your car by 9:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 88 min of walking

8. Forest Road 7251 9.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:42 PM
   2. Sunset8:38 PM
   3. Head back8:53 PM
   4. At your car9:44 PM
   5. Dark9:13 PM

   Back at your car by 9:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 87 min of walking

9. Rainier View Trail 9.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:44 PM
   2. Sunset8:37 PM
   3. Head back8:52 PM
   4. At your car9:14 PM
   5. Dark9:12 PM

   Back at your car by 9:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. Forest Road 7222-510 & Noble Knob Trail 10.2 mi away

    Be there by 8:17 PM

    1. Be there8:17 PM
    2. Sunset8:37 PM
    3. Dark9:12 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 9:12 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Lost Lake–Quinn Lake, 3 lakes 10.2 mi away

    Be there by 8:17 PM

    1. Be there8:17 PM
    2. Sunset8:37 PM
    3. Dark9:12 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 9:12 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Noble Knob & Dalles Ridge Trail via Ranger Creek Trail 10.3 mi away

    Be there by 8:17 PM

    1. Be there8:17 PM
    2. Sunset8:37 PM
    3. Dark9:13 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 9:13 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

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