Sunset hikes near Richmond Highlands, 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. Shoreview Park Viewpoint & Boeing Creek Park Stormwater Retention Pond 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 42 min of walking

2. Halls Lake & Interurban Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:02 PM — 15 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

3. Southwest County Olympic View Park & Loop Trail 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:02 PM — 16 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walking

4. Salmon Bay Natural Area–Burke-Gilman Viewpoint, 9 beaches 5.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car8:03 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:03 PM — 15 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

5. Golden Gardens Park Beach–Burke-Gilman Trail, 3 sights 6 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 36 min of walking

6. Burke-Gilman Viewpoint–Golden Gardens Park Beach, 7 beaches 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 55 min of walking

7. Carkeek Park Beach & Piper's Creek Trail 3.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 54 min of walking

8. Piper's Creek Trail 3.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car8:03 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:03 PM — 15 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walking

9. Sprague's Pond & Interurban Trail 4.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 37 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. North Meadow Hillclimb Viewpoint & Carkeek Park Beach via Northwest Carkeek Park Road 3.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car8:16 PM
    5. Dark8:18 PM

    Back at your car by 8:16 PM — 2 min before dark.

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

11. Freedom Grove & West Cramer Street End via Loop Trail 8.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car8:26 PM
    5. Dark8:18 PM

    Back at your car by 8:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 50 min of walking

12. Capehart Forest–Freedom Grove, 7 beaches 8.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car8:11 PM
    5. Dark8:18 PM

    Back at your car by 8:11 PM — 7 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 23 min of walking

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