Sunset hikes near Laurelhurst, 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 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark8:09 PM

   Back at your car by 8:10 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 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark8:09 PM

   Back at your car by 8:08 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 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark8:09 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

4. Northwest Bridle Trails Pond & 124th Avenue Northeast via Raven Trail 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark8:09 PM

   Back at your car by 7:53 PM — 15 min before dark.

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

5. Watershed Park Forest & Carillon Park Forest via Cross Kirkland Corridor 5.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark8:09 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 46 min of walking

6. Watershed Park Viewpoint & The Peace Bowl 6.1 mi away

   Be there by 7:17 PM

   1. Be there7:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Dark8:09 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:09 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Carkeek Park Beach & Piper's Creek Trail 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Head back7:53 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark8:09 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 54 min of walking

8. Lewis Park–Lake Washington, 5 viewpoints 5.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Head back7:53 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark8:09 PM

   Back at your car by 7:57 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking

9. East Duwamish Greenbelt–Lewis Park, 3 groves 5.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Head back7:53 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark8:09 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

10. Carillon Park Forest via Cross Kirkland Corridor 5.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Head back7:52 PM
    4. At your car8:41 PM
    5. Dark8:09 PM

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

    2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 96 min of walking

11. Piper's Creek Trail 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
    2. Sunset7:38 PM
    3. Head back7:53 PM
    4. At your car7:55 PM
    5. Dark8:09 PM

    Back at your car by 7:55 PM — 15 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walking

12. Lake Washington–I 90 Viewpoint, 3 viewpoints 5.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Head back7:52 PM
    4. At your car9:04 PM
    5. Dark8:09 PM

    Back at your car by 9:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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