Sunset hikes near Austin, wa

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. Double Bluff County Park & Double Bluff Beach 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Head back8:00 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 52 min of walking

2. Buck Lake 6 mi away

   Leave by 7:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Head back8:00 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:04 PM — 13 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walking

3. Useless Bay Golf Course Ponds & Deer Lake Drainage Loop 3.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Head back8:00 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 30 min of walking

4. Big Rose–Clearcut Trails, 7 sights 10 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Head back8:00 PM
   4. At your car9:01 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 9:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 370 ft climb · 132 min of walking

5. Downhell–Forbidden Forest, 6 sights 10.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Head back8:00 PM
   4. At your car9:03 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 9:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 390 ft climb · 135 min of walking

6. Lower Easy Street–Petrichor, 3 sights 10 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Head back8:00 PM
   4. At your car8:42 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 370 ft climb · 92 min of walking

7. Hope Viewpoint–Hope, 5 sights 10.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Head back8:00 PM
   4. At your car8:42 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 360 ft climb · 93 min of walking

8. Millie's Trail & To The Wild West 12.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Head back8:00 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 43 min of walking

9. Hyper Space Trail & To The Wild West 12.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Head back8:00 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 43 min of walking

10. Lower Mirkwood–Mordor, 3 sights 12.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:22 PM
    5. Dark8:17 PM

    Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 46 min of walking

11. Dirt Devil–Mordor, 3 sights 12.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:22 PM
    5. Dark8:17 PM

    Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 44 min of walking

12. Twisted Sister–Warlock, 3 sights 12.6 mi away

    Be there by 7:25 PM

    1. Be there7:25 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Dark8:17 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:17 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead