Sunset hikes near Beacon Hill, 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. Westcrest Park Viewpoint–Duwamish River, 3 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 7:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car8:06 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:06 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Lewis Park–Lake Washington, 5 viewpoints 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:05 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking

3. East Duwamish Greenbelt–Lewis Park, 3 groves 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:07 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

4. Upper Luther Burbank Park–Gallager Hill Open Space, 7 groves 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

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

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking

5. Winter Pond & West Duwamish Greenbelt Trail 3.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:02 PM — 15 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walking

6. Wetherill Nature Preserve–Lake Washington, 9 sights 4.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Head back8:00 PM
   4. At your car8:18 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 39 min of walking

7. 3001 E Madison Park–Lake Washington, 11 sights 3.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Head back8:00 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 34 min of walking

8. Alder Creek Natural Area–Lake Washington, 10 sights 3.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Head back8:00 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:07 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 15 min of walking

9. Gallager Hill Open Space–Lake Washington, 4 lakes 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Head back8:00 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:01 PM — 15 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Lake to Sound Trail 7.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car8:20 PM
    5. Dark8:17 PM

    Back at your car by 8:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 41 min of walking

11. Capehart Forest–Freedom Grove, 7 beaches 8.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car8:11 PM
    5. Dark8:18 PM

    Back at your car by 8:11 PM — 7 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 23 min of walking

12. Freedom Grove & West Cramer Street End via Loop Trail 8.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car8:26 PM
    5. Dark8:18 PM

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

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 50 min of walking

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