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.

8 of 12 spots
  1. Be there by 6:49 PM

    1. Be there6:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Dark7:40 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:40 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  2. Be there by 6:49 PM

    1. Be there6:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Dark7:40 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:40 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  3. Be there by 6:49 PM

    1. Be there6:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Dark7:40 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:40 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  4. Be there by 6:49 PM

    1. Be there6:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Dark7:40 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:40 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  5. Be there by 6:49 PM

    1. Be there6:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Dark7:40 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:40 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  6. Forest Road 7251 1.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car8:13 PM
    5. Dark7:40 PM

    Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 82 min of walking

  7. Leave by 6:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car8:13 PM
    5. Dark7:40 PM

    Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 83 min of walking

  8. Leave by 6:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car7:26 PM
    5. Dark7:40 PM

    Back at your car by 7:26 PM — 14 min before dark.

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

  9. Be there by 6:49 PM

    1. Be there6:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Dark7:40 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:40 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  10. Leave by 6:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car8:08 PM
    5. Dark7:40 PM

    Back at your car by 8:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 87 min of walking

  11. Be there by 6:49 PM

    1. Be there6:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Dark7:40 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:40 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  12. Rainier View Trail 4.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car7:46 PM
    5. Dark7:40 PM

    Back at your car by 7:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

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