The Pacific Northwest offers stunning, unparalleled landscape. It is to no surprise that Cle Elum offers superb location options to watch some dreamy sunsets. Below are just a few of the options that Cle Elum provides to make your sunset watching experience absolutely magical.
Cle Elum Lake
Tucked away in the central Cascade mountains, Cle Elum Lake offers a wide array of activity options such as water skiing, fishing, windsurfing, rafting, jet skiing, swimming, camping, and picnicking. For simply taking it easy, It is a perfect place to spend the day outside and relax until the evening to watch a gorgeous sunset. Whether you want to enjoy time alone in peace and serenity, want to adventure with friends, or have a romantic date with your partner, there is something to appeal to everyone!
Peoh Point
To see this sunset view, you'll have to hike a little. This trek isn't too tough, it's a quick 4 miles round-trip with only a 600 foot elevation gain and gives 180-degree views of the Cle Elum Valley and Stuart range once you reach the top. Caution should definitely be used on this viewpoint, however, as it is a 2,000-foot cliff with very steep drop-offs that in return give you these magnificent views. As you can imagine, watching the sunset from the height of Peoh Point is pretty remarkable. To make the experience even better, there are wildflowers blooming along the trail that you can admire. Though this may not be an ideal place to catch a sunset if you have small children, merely out of the extra caution needed with the cliffside, it makes for an ideal spot for adults to go spend time with friends and partners.
Suncadia Resort
Suncadia Resort is a splendid place to stay, and while you're there you can enjoy a magnificent sunset too! Located in the middle of the Cascade woods, the resort boasts over 6,000 acres of forested mountains, sun-kissed meadows, and marvelous rivers. This resort is considered luxury lodging, so you can expect your experience to be so as well. This resort also features contemporary architecture and sweeping views of the river and mountains. You can enjoy the day at the pool, spa, or hiking trails before winding down to enjoy the sunset. There are so many options of where to settle down and watch it, either staying near the lodge and enjoying a more laid back experience, or taking a hike on a nearby trail to get an open, elevated view as the sun grazes the landscape.
Dru Bru
Dru Bru's Cle Elum taproom takes pride in their mountain-made brews and access to the surrounding ranges from its expansive outdoor seating area. As such, it is a wonderful place to embrace the natural while hanging out with some family and friends and enjoying a pint or two! The taproom's open hours correlate quite well with the sunset hour and, as a result, you can soak in the golden hour while being surrounded by the people you love in a warm, welcoming environment.
Whispering Pines RV Park
When you go on a trip to Whispering Pines RV Park, you can embark on many adventures. It is located at the foot of the Cascade Mountains and, as such, you have mountains, forest, lakes, and streams at your convenience. Guests can go backpacking, camping, fishing, hiking, and swimming during the summer months, and at the end of the day wind down by watching a spectacular sunset in nature's glory. The RV Park is 45 acres and dog friendly. There are trails through the woods and at the river's edge. The park also offers vacation rentals that are not only comfortable, but also very pleasing to the eye so you can relax and not worry about where you will stay. They are a mere walking distance from downtown Cle Elum and only a 10-minute drive to Roslyn and Suncadia Resort, as such, you can broaden your horizons and enjoy a sunset in multiple locations to get a unique experience.
Flying Horseshoe Ranch
At Flying Horseshoe Ranch, you can really embrace the outdoors while being in a very family-friendly environment. The ranch is surrounded by mountains, but also shows a visitor the great big sky, perfect for watching the setting sun. The area offers a swimming pool, trails for biking, a nice hill to hike on, and a large playing field to play volleyball, soccer, flag football, or any other active game you can think of! For your stay, there are several lodging options available including the Log Cabin, the Cozy Cabin, Wrangler Cabins, the charming historic Cookhouse, and more! No matter your lodging, you are bound to have a blast and enjoy all of the amenities and fun adventures that are offered at Flying Horseshoe Ranch, while also being able to take in the beauty of nature that surrounds it and watching breathtaking sunsets.
Watching a sunset is an incredible experience that reminds us how beautiful the world is, and the Cle Elum area has access to some pretty remarkable ones. Cle Elum has so many opportunities to be at one with nature and to take a step back from the busy lifestyle we live in, so plan today for Cle Elum to be your next evening destination.