Sunset hikes near Knapp, 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. Whipple Creek Park–Connector Trail, 3 sights 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car8:09 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:09 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 21 min of walking

2. Vancouver Lake–Tina Bar, 3 beaches 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car8:46 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 95 min of walking

3. Tina Bar 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 44 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Reeder Beach & Racetrack Lake 3 mi away

   Leave by 7:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:00 PM — 14 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Ray's Lake & Racetrack Lake 3 mi away

   Leave by 7:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:00 PM — 14 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Rest Lake–North Quigley Lake, 3 lakes 4.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:08 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Carty Lake–Duck Lake, 3 lakes 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car9:13 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 9:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 150 min of walking

8. Lancaster Lake & Duck Lake via Oaks to Wetlands Trail 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 25 min of walking

9. 400 year-old Oak & Duck Lake via Oaks to Wetlands Trail 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car9:13 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 9:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 151 min of walking

10. Middle Lake–South Lake, 3 lakes 3.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car9:11 PM
    5. Dark8:14 PM

    Back at your car by 9:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 146 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Horse Lake–Bull Lake, 4 lakes 4.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:43 PM
    3. Head back7:58 PM
    4. At your car8:12 PM
    5. Dark8:14 PM

    Back at your car by 8:12 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 27 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. East Vancouver Lake Natural Area & Heathergate Ridge via Burnt Bridge Creek Trail 5.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
    2. Sunset7:43 PM
    3. Head back7:58 PM
    4. At your car8:24 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 52 min of walking