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 6:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:29 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:29 PM — 14 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

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

   Leave by 6:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:38 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:38 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walking

3. Roller Coaster & Wild Hare Loop 7.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:38 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:38 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walking

4. Banner Slough–Capitulate Loop, 7 sights 8.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 61 min of walking

5. Donald Duck 8.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 52 min of walking

6. Capehart Forest–Freedom Grove, 7 beaches 10.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car7:36 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 7:36 PM — 6 min before dark.

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

7. Bill's Trail & Shinglemill Creek Trail 10.8 mi away

   Be there by 6:51 PM

   1. Be there6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Dark7:42 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:42 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Freedom Grove & West Cramer Street End via Loop Trail 11.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. Big Pond Trail 12.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:39 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:39 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking

10. Salmon Bay Natural Area–Burke-Gilman Viewpoint, 9 beaches 12.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car7:28 PM
    5. Dark7:42 PM

    Back at your car by 7:28 PM — 14 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

11. Wicks Lake 12.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car7:57 PM
    5. Dark7:43 PM

    Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 59 min of walking

12. Hyper Space Trail 12.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car7:35 PM
    5. Dark7:43 PM

    Back at your car by 7:35 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 24 min of walking