Sunset hikes near Mercer Island, 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 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Head back8:00 PM
   4. At your car9:15 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 9:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Sunset Ravine Neighborhood Park–Lake-to-Lake Viewpoint, 4 sights 3 mi away

   Be there by 7:24 PM

   1. Be there7:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Dark8:17 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:17 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Upper Luther Burbank Park–Gallager Hill Open Space, 7 groves 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:04 PM — 13 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking

4. Lake Washington–I 90 Viewpoint, 3 viewpoints 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Head back8:00 PM
   4. At your car9:12 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 9:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Mercer Slough & Lake-to-Lake Trail 2.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:25 PM

   1. Be there7:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Dark8:17 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:17 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. May Creek Natural Area–Lake Washington, 4 beaches 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Head back8:00 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:17 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 34 min of walking

7. Gallager Hill Open Space–Lake Washington, 4 lakes 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Head back8:00 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:01 PM — 15 min before dark.

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

8. Lake-to-Lake Viewpoint & Lake-to-Lake Trail 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Head back8:00 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 68 min of walking

9. May Creek–May Creek Viewpoint, 4 groves 4.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Head back8:00 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. Doughty Falls–China Creek Open Space, 9 sights 5 mi away

    Leave by 6:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:16 PM
    5. Dark8:17 PM

    Back at your car by 8:16 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 42 min of walking

11. Marshall's Hill–China Creek Open Space, 3 groves 5 mi away

    Leave by 6:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:16 PM
    5. Dark8:17 PM

    Back at your car by 8:16 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 42 min of walking

12. Long View Peak–China Creek Open Space, 9 sights 5 mi away

    Leave by 6:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:16 PM
    5. Dark8:17 PM

    Back at your car by 8:16 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 42 min of walking