Sunset hikes near Crystal Springs, 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. Mishmash & Roller Coaster Loop 7.9 mi away

   Leave by 8:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:19 PM
   2. Sunset8:42 PM
   3. Head back8:57 PM
   4. At your car8:58 PM
   5. Dark9:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:58 PM — 18 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

2. Bonzer Loop–Tunnel Vision, 3 sights 7.6 mi away

   Leave by 8:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:20 PM
   2. Sunset8:42 PM
   3. Head back8:57 PM
   4. At your car8:58 PM
   5. Dark9:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:58 PM — 19 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Donald Duck–Fusion Loop, 4 sights 7.6 mi away

   Leave by 8:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:20 PM
   2. Sunset8:42 PM
   3. Head back8:57 PM
   4. At your car8:58 PM
   5. Dark9:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:58 PM — 19 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Capehart Forest–Freedom Grove, 4 beaches 11.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:53 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Head back8:56 PM
   4. At your car9:27 PM
   5. Dark9:17 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 59 min of walking

5. Salmon Bay Natural Area–Burke-Gilman Viewpoint, 8 beaches 12.7 mi away

   Leave by 8:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:18 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Head back8:56 PM
   4. At your car8:58 PM
   5. Dark9:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:58 PM — 19 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 5 min of walking

6. Burke-Gilman Viewpoint–Golden Gardens Park Beach, 7 beaches 12.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:54 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Head back8:56 PM
   4. At your car9:24 PM
   5. Dark9:17 PM

   Back at your car by 9:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 55 min of walking

7. Golden Gardens Park Beach–Burke-Gilman Trail, 3 sights 12.8 mi away

   Leave by 8:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:04 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Head back8:56 PM
   4. At your car9:14 PM
   5. Dark9:17 PM

   Back at your car by 9:14 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 36 min of walking

8. Big Rose–Clearcut Trails, 6 sights 12.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:45 PM
   2. Sunset8:43 PM
   3. Head back8:58 PM
   4. At your car9:27 PM
   5. Dark9:18 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 360 ft climb · 68 min of walking

9. Ridgetrail & Valleytrail 12.9 mi away

   Be there by 8:23 PM

   1. Be there8:23 PM
   2. Sunset8:43 PM
   3. Dark9:18 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 9:18 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Ridgetrail & To The Wild West 12.9 mi away

    Leave by 8:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead8:03 PM
    2. Sunset8:43 PM
    3. Head back8:58 PM
    4. At your car9:16 PM
    5. Dark9:19 PM

    Back at your car by 9:16 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 39 min of walking

11. Beaver Pond Viewpoint–Beaver Pond, 8 sights 13 mi away

    Leave by 7:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:44 PM
    2. Sunset8:43 PM
    3. Head back8:58 PM
    4. At your car9:29 PM
    5. Dark9:18 PM

    Back at your car by 9:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 380 ft climb · 70 min of walking

12. Big Rose–Clearcut Trails, 3 sights 13 mi away

    Leave by 7:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:46 PM
    2. Sunset8:43 PM
    3. Head back8:58 PM
    4. At your car9:26 PM
    5. Dark9:18 PM

    Back at your car by 9:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 65 min of walking

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