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 7:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark8:16 PM

   Back at your car by 8:22 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 7:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark8:16 PM

   Back at your car by 8:00 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 7:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark8:16 PM

   Back at your car by 8:00 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 7:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark8:16 PM

   Back at your car by 8:01 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 7:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark8:16 PM

   Back at your car by 8:17 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 6:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark8:16 PM

   Back at your car by 8:27 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 7:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark8:16 PM

   Back at your car by 8:30 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 7:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark8:16 PM

   Back at your car by 8:01 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 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark8:16 PM

   Back at your car by 8:17 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 7:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car8:14 PM
    5. Dark8:16 PM

    Back at your car by 8:14 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 7:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car8:24 PM
    5. Dark8:16 PM

    Back at your car by 8:24 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 7:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car8:09 PM
    5. Dark8:16 PM

    Back at your car by 8:09 PM — 6 min before dark.

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