Sunset hikes near Lucerne, 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. Northwest Bridle Trails Pond & 124th Avenue Northeast via Raven Trail 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:24 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

   Back at your car by 7:24 PM — 15 min before dark.

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

2. Watershed Park Forest & Carillon Park Forest via Cross Kirkland Corridor 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:47 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 46 min of walking

3. Watershed Park Viewpoint & The Peace Bowl 2.1 mi away

   Be there by 6:48 PM

   1. Be there6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Dark7:39 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:39 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Carillon Park Forest via Cross Kirkland Corridor 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 96 min of walking

5. Viewpoint Park–beaver pond, 3 groves 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:47 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 50 min of walking

6. Wetherill Nature Preserve via SR 520 Trail 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:39 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

   Back at your car by 7:39 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 35 min of walking

7. Stormwater Pond & Cross Kirkland Corridor 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:40 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

   Back at your car by 7:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 33 min of walking

8. 3001 E Madison Park–Lake Washington, 11 sights 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:39 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

   Back at your car by 7:39 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 34 min of walking

9. Alder Creek Natural Area–Lake Washington, 10 sights 1 mi away

   Leave by 6:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:30 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

   Back at your car by 7:30 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

10. Sunset Ravine Neighborhood Park–Mercer Slough, 4 lakes 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:17 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Head back7:23 PM
    4. At your car8:56 PM
    5. Dark7:39 PM

    Back at your car by 8:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 183 min of walking

11. Mercer Slough & Lake-to-Lake Trail 3.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Head back7:23 PM
    4. At your car7:55 PM
    5. Dark7:39 PM

    Back at your car by 7:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 64 min of walking

12. Totem Lake Viewing Point–Totem Lake, 5 sights 5.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Head back7:23 PM
    4. At your car7:26 PM
    5. Dark7:39 PM

    Back at your car by 7:26 PM — 12 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking