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. Talapus Lake–Blazer Lake, 9 lakes 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:34 PM
   2. Sunset8:39 PM
   3. Head back8:54 PM
   4. At your car9:19 PM
   5. Dark9:14 PM

   Back at your car by 9:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 640 ft climb · 70 min of walking

2. Pratt Mountain–Blazer Lake, 8 lakes 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:35 PM
   2. Sunset8:39 PM
   3. Head back8:54 PM
   4. At your car9:19 PM
   5. Dark9:14 PM

   Back at your car by 9:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 630 ft climb · 69 min of walking

3. Pratt Lake–Lower Tuscohatchie Lake, 9 lakes 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
   2. Sunset8:39 PM
   3. Head back8:54 PM
   4. At your car9:20 PM
   5. Dark9:14 PM

   Back at your car by 9:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 680 ft climb · 73 min of walking

4. Blazer Lake–Rainbow Lake, 8 lakes 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:34 PM
   2. Sunset8:39 PM
   3. Head back8:54 PM
   4. At your car9:19 PM
   5. Dark9:14 PM

   Back at your car by 9:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 640 ft climb · 69 min of walking

5. Blazer Lake–Rainbow Lake, 7 lakes 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:35 PM
   2. Sunset8:39 PM
   3. Head back8:54 PM
   4. At your car9:19 PM
   5. Dark9:14 PM

   Back at your car by 9:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 620 ft climb · 69 min of walking

6. Little Mason Lake–Mason Lake, 6 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
   2. Sunset8:39 PM
   3. Head back8:54 PM
   4. At your car9:20 PM
   5. Dark9:14 PM

   Back at your car by 9:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 670 ft climb · 72 min of walking

7. Mason Lake & Mason Lake Backcountry Camping via Ira Spring Trail 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
   2. Sunset8:39 PM
   3. Head back8:54 PM
   4. At your car9:20 PM
   5. Dark9:14 PM

   Back at your car by 9:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 670 ft climb · 72 min of walking

8. 5030-610–5030-612, 4 sights 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:34 PM
   2. Sunset8:38 PM
   3. Head back8:53 PM
   4. At your car9:21 PM
   5. Dark9:14 PM

   Back at your car by 9:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 560 ft climb · 73 min of walking

9. 5030-612–5510-510, 4 sights 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:34 PM
   2. Sunset8:38 PM
   3. Head back8:53 PM
   4. At your car9:21 PM
   5. Dark9:14 PM

   Back at your car by 9:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 570 ft climb · 71 min of walking

10. Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:41 PM
    2. Sunset8:39 PM
    3. Head back8:54 PM
    4. At your car9:33 PM
    5. Dark9:15 PM

    Back at your car by 9:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 77 min of walking

11. Semi Wall–Change Creek Trail, 5 sights 4.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:35 PM
    2. Sunset8:39 PM
    3. Head back8:54 PM
    4. At your car9:33 PM
    5. Dark9:14 PM

    Back at your car by 9:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 82 min of walking

12. Twin Falls (Upper)–Twin Falls (Lower), 8 sights 4.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:36 PM
    2. Sunset8:39 PM
    3. Head back8:54 PM
    4. At your car9:31 PM
    5. Dark9:14 PM

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

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 80 min of walking

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