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. Stampede Pass & 5400-332 via Pacific Crest Trail 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 8:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:11 PM
   2. Sunset8:36 PM
   3. Head back8:51 PM
   4. At your car8:56 PM
   5. Dark9:11 PM

   Back at your car by 8:56 PM — 15 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

2. Lizard Lake–Forest Road 5403-105 Loop, 5 sights 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 8:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:11 PM
   2. Sunset8:36 PM
   3. Head back8:51 PM
   4. At your car8:56 PM
   5. Dark9:11 PM

   Back at your car by 8:56 PM — 15 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

3. Pacific Crest Trail 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 8:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:11 PM
   2. Sunset8:36 PM
   3. Head back8:51 PM
   4. At your car8:56 PM
   5. Dark9:11 PM

   Back at your car by 8:56 PM — 15 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

4. Forest Road 5403-210–National Forest Development Road 5250-1, 3 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 8:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:10 PM
   2. Sunset8:36 PM
   3. Head back8:51 PM
   4. At your car8:55 PM
   5. Dark9:11 PM

   Back at your car by 8:55 PM — 16 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 10 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. 4934-126–4934-128, 3 sights 3.5 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. 4934-122 & 4934-128 via 4934-126 4.6 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. 4934-127 & 4934-240 4.8 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

8. National Forest Development Road 5250-1 5.1 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

9. 4934-139 & Keechelus Ridge Approach Trail 5.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:58 PM
   2. Sunset8:36 PM
   3. Head back8:51 PM
   4. At your car9:02 PM
   5. Dark9:11 PM

   Back at your car by 9:02 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 29 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. National Forest Development Road 110 5.7 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

11. 4832-141 & Forest Road 4832-136 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:40 PM
    2. Sunset8:36 PM
    3. Head back8:51 PM
    4. At your car9:36 PM
    5. Dark9:12 PM

    Back at your car by 9:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 80 min of walking

12. Blowout Mountain Connector–Legos Trail #942, 3 sights 9.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:52 PM
    2. Sunset8:36 PM
    3. Head back8:51 PM
    4. At your car9:14 PM
    5. Dark9:11 PM

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

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 47 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

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