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 5.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 69 min of walking

2. Emmons Vista–Silver Forest Viewpoint, 8 viewpoints 5.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 67 min of walking

3. Sunrise Rim Viewpoint–Shadow Lake, 4 viewpoints 5.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 68 min of walking

4. Buck Creek Trail–Dalles Ridge Trail, 3 sights 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM — 15 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Forest Road 7251 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car8:46 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 82 min of walking

6. Clear West Peak & Clearwater Peak Trail 6 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. George Lake–Dalles Ridge Trail Loop, 4 sights 7.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM — 14 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Forest Road 7250 & National Forest Development Road 7250 7.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car8:46 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 83 min of walking

9. Deep Creek Trail via Noble Knob Trail 8.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 720 ft climb · 69 min of walking

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

    Leave by 7:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:19 PM
    2. Sunset7:42 PM
    3. Head back7:57 PM
    4. At your car7:59 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 7:59 PM — 14 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Lost Lake & Dalles Ridge Trail via Ranger Creek Trail 9 mi away

    Leave by 7:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:19 PM
    2. Sunset7:42 PM
    3. Head back7:57 PM
    4. At your car7:59 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 7:59 PM — 14 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Eagle Cliff Viewpoint–Mowich Lake Loop, 4 saddles 10.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
    2. Sunset7:43 PM
    3. Head back7:58 PM
    4. At your car8:41 PM
    5. Dark8:14 PM

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

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 84 min of walking

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