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. South Fork Skykomish River–Heybrook Ridge Park Beach, 3 beaches 15.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:25 PM
   2. Sunset8:38 PM
   3. Head back8:53 PM
   4. At your car9:27 PM
   5. Dark9:14 PM

   Back at your car by 9:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 690 ft climb · 87 min of walking

2. Pratt Lake–Lower Tuscohatchie Lake, 9 lakes 19.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
   2. Sunset8:37 PM
   3. Head back8:52 PM
   4. At your car9:18 PM
   5. Dark9:13 PM

   Back at your car by 9:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Midnite Boulder–Zelda Boulders, 6 rocks 19.9 mi away

   Leave by 8:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:13 PM
   2. Sunset8:39 PM
   3. Head back8:54 PM
   4. At your car8:59 PM
   5. Dark9:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:59 PM — 15 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

4. 4934-139 & Keechelus Ridge Approach Trail 20 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

5. Talapus Lake–Blazer Lake, 9 lakes 20.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
   2. Sunset8:37 PM
   3. Head back8:52 PM
   4. At your car9:18 PM
   5. Dark9:13 PM

   Back at your car by 9:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. The Wart–Lower Town Wall, 3 cliffs 20.5 mi away

   Leave by 8:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:13 PM
   2. Sunset8:39 PM
   3. Head back8:54 PM
   4. At your car9:00 PM
   5. Dark9:14 PM

   Back at your car by 9:00 PM — 15 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

7. 4934-126–4934-128, 3 sights 20.7 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

8. 4934-127 & 4934-240 20.7 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

9. 4934-122 & 4934-128 via 4934-126 20.7 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

10. Index Town Wall Viewpoint–Index Town Wall, 3 cliffs 20.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
    2. Sunset8:39 PM
    3. Head back8:54 PM
    4. At your car9:18 PM
    5. Dark9:14 PM

    Back at your car by 9:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1190 ft climb · 86 min of walking

11. Heybrook Lookout Trail via Leovy Trail 18.1 mi away

    Be there by 8:18 PM

    1. Be there8:18 PM
    2. Sunset8:38 PM
    3. Dark9:14 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 9:14 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

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