Sunset hikes near Sherman Heights, 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. Big Pond Trail 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:39 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:39 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking

2. Wicks Lake via Big Pond Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car9:05 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 9:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.9 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 196 min of walking

3. Fairview Lake via Big Pond Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car9:01 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 9:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 189 min of walking

4. Kriegler Lake 5 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car7:36 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:36 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. BWS50 4.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car7:39 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:39 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 23 min of walking

6. Deer Park Loop Cutoff Trail–Deer Park Loop Trail, 3 sights 8.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:29 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:29 PM — 15 min before dark.

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

7. Mishmash & Roller Coaster Loop 9 mi away

   Leave by 6:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:29 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:29 PM — 14 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

8. Donald Duck–Fusion Loop, 4 sights 8.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:38 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:38 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walking

9. Roller Coaster & Wild Hare Loop 8.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:38 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:38 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walking

10. Banner Loop–Electric Avenue, 4 sights 9.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car7:40 PM
    5. Dark7:43 PM

    Back at your car by 7:40 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 27 min of walking

11. Electric Avenue via Main Trail 9.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car7:40 PM
    5. Dark7:43 PM

    Back at your car by 7:40 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 25 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Dissidents Trail–Horse/Pedestrian Trail, 3 sights 9.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car7:40 PM
    5. Dark7:43 PM

    Back at your car by 7:40 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 25 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint