Sunset hikes near Bryant, 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. Wetherill Nature Preserve–Lake Washington, 9 sights 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. 3001 E Madison Park–Lake Washington, 11 sights 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM — 1 min before dark.

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

3. Alder Creek Natural Area–Lake Washington, 10 sights 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car8:03 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:03 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

4. Burke-Gilman Trail & Tolt Pipeline Trail via Sammamish River Trail 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 68 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Watershed Park Forest & Carillon Park Forest via Cross Kirkland Corridor 5.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car8:20 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 46 min of walking

6. Watershed Park Viewpoint & The Peace Bowl 6.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:21 PM

   1. Be there7:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Dark8:13 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:13 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Carkeek Park Beach & Piper's Creek Trail 5.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 54 min of walking

8. Lewis Park–Lake Washington, 5 viewpoints 5.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:01 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking

9. East Duwamish Greenbelt–Lewis Park, 3 groves 5.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car8:03 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:03 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

10. Carillon Park Forest via Cross Kirkland Corridor 5.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
    2. Sunset7:41 PM
    3. Head back7:56 PM
    4. At your car8:45 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 96 min of walking

11. Piper's Creek Trail 5.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
    2. Sunset7:42 PM
    3. Head back7:57 PM
    4. At your car7:59 PM
    5. Dark8:14 PM

    Back at your car by 7:59 PM — 15 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walking

12. Lake Washington–I 90 Viewpoint, 3 viewpoints 5.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:41 PM
    3. Head back7:56 PM
    4. At your car9:08 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 9:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 142 min of walking