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 2 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

2. Sunrise Rim Viewpoint–Shadow Lake, 4 viewpoints 3.9 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

3. Ranger Creek Viewpoint–Dalles Ridge Trail, 5 sights 7.7 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

4. George Lake–Dalles Ridge Trail Loop, 4 sights 7.7 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. Noble Knob Viewpoint–Dalles Ridge Trail Loop, 4 sights 7.7 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

6. Mutton Mountain–Dalles Ridge Trail, 4 sights 7.7 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 7250 & National Forest Development Road 7250 9.1 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

8. Forest Road 7251 9.1 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

9. Rainier View Trail 9.7 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

10. Forest Road 7222-510 & Noble Knob Trail 10.1 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 10.1 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. Noble Knob & Dalles Ridge Trail via Ranger Creek Trail 10.2 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

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