Sunset hikes near Montlake, 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. Lewis Park–Lake Washington, 5 viewpoints 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 8:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:18 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Head back8:56 PM
   4. At your car9:00 PM
   5. Dark9:16 PM

   Back at your car by 9:00 PM — 16 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking

2. East Duwamish Greenbelt–Lewis Park, 3 groves 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 8:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:17 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Head back8:56 PM
   4. At your car9:02 PM
   5. Dark9:16 PM

   Back at your car by 9:02 PM — 14 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

3. Lake Washington–I 90 Viewpoint, 5 viewpoints 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
   2. Sunset8:40 PM
   3. Head back8:55 PM
   4. At your car10:09 PM
   5. Dark9:16 PM

   Back at your car by 10:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 144 min of walking

4. Wetherill Nature Preserve–Lake Washington, 9 sights 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:59 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Head back8:56 PM
   4. At your car9:14 PM
   5. Dark9:16 PM

   Back at your car by 9:14 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 39 min of walking

5. 3001 E Madison Park–Lake Washington, 11 sights 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 8:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:06 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Head back8:56 PM
   4. At your car9:09 PM
   5. Dark9:16 PM

   Back at your car by 9:09 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 29 min of walking

6. Alder Creek Natural Area–Lake Washington, 10 sights 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 8:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:15 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Head back8:56 PM
   4. At your car9:00 PM
   5. Dark9:16 PM

   Back at your car by 9:00 PM — 17 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walking

7. Washington Park Arboretum Beach 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Head back8:56 PM
   4. At your car9:57 PM
   5. Dark9:16 PM

   Back at your car by 9:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 124 min of walking

8. Lake Union–Lake Washington Ship Canal, 4 lakes 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 8:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:12 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Head back8:56 PM
   4. At your car9:06 PM
   5. Dark9:17 PM

   Back at your car by 9:06 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

9. Lookout–Washington Park Arboretum Beach, 3 beaches 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:57 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Head back8:56 PM
   4. At your car9:21 PM
   5. Dark9:16 PM

   Back at your car by 9:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 49 min of walking

10. Upper Luther Burbank Park–Gallager Hill Open Space, 7 groves 3.6 mi away

    Leave by 8:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead8:17 PM
    2. Sunset8:41 PM
    3. Head back8:56 PM
    4. At your car9:00 PM
    5. Dark9:16 PM

    Back at your car by 9:00 PM — 17 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking

11. Westcrest Park Viewpoint–Duwamish River, 3 sights 6.3 mi away

    Leave by 8:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead8:15 PM
    2. Sunset8:41 PM
    3. Head back8:56 PM
    4. At your car9:01 PM
    5. Dark9:16 PM

    Back at your car by 9:01 PM — 15 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. North Meadow Hillclimb Viewpoint & Carkeek Park Beach via Northwest Carkeek Park Road 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 8:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead8:05 PM
    2. Sunset8:41 PM
    3. Head back8:56 PM
    4. At your car9:11 PM
    5. Dark9:17 PM

    Back at your car by 9:11 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 31 min of walking