Sunset hikes near East Seattle, 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. East Duwamish Greenbelt–Lewis Park, 7 groves 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car8:41 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 290 ft climb · 153 min of walking

2. Lewis Park–Lake Washington, 5 viewpoints 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car7:30 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 7:30 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking

3. Lake Washington–I 90 Viewpoint, 3 viewpoints 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Upper Luther Burbank Park–Gallager Hill Open Space, 7 groves 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car7:30 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 7:30 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking

5. Sunset Ravine Neighborhood Park–Lake Washington, 3 lakes 3 mi away

   Leave by 5:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car8:18 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

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

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 106 min of walking

6. Gallager Hill Open Space–Lake Washington, 4 lakes 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:27 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 7:27 PM — 15 min before dark.

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

7. Coal Creek Natural Area–King County Neighborhood Trail System, 5 sights 6.3 mi away

   Be there by 6:50 PM

   1. Be there6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Dark7:41 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:41 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. May Creek–May Creek Viewpoint, 4 groves 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:47 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 7:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 46 min of walking

9. Northwest Bridle Trails Pond & 124th Avenue Northeast via Raven Trail 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:27 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 7:27 PM — 15 min before dark.

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

10. Westcrest Park Viewpoint–Duwamish River, 3 sights 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car8:31 PM
    5. Dark7:42 PM

    Back at your car by 8:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 370 ft climb · 139 min of walking

11. Watershed Park Forest & Carillon Park Forest via Cross Kirkland Corridor 5.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car7:49 PM
    5. Dark7:41 PM

    Back at your car by 7:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 46 min of walking

12. Watershed Park Viewpoint & The Peace Bowl 5.6 mi away

    Be there by 6:50 PM

    1. Be there6:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Dark7:41 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:41 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead