Sunset hikes near Swede Hill, 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. Cushman Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:32 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 7:32 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Sweet Alice apple & Sehmel Perimeter Trail 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:30 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 7:30 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 12 min of walking

3. Sehmel Perimeter Trail 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:47 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 7:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 44 min of walking

4. Scott Pierson Trail 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:26 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 7:26 PM — 14 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Dissidents Trail–East Wing Loop, 3 sights 4.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 7:37 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 25 min of walking

6. Electric Avenue via Main Trail 4.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:38 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 7:38 PM — 3 min before dark.

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

7. Dissidents Trail–Horse/Pedestrian Trail, 3 sights 5 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:38 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 7:38 PM — 3 min before dark.

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

8. Banner Loop–Electric Avenue, 4 sights 5.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:38 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 7:38 PM — 3 min before dark.

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

9. Crescent Lake 3.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:52 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 7:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 53 min of walking

10. Big Pond Trail 8.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car7:37 PM
    5. Dark7:41 PM

    Back at your car by 7:37 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking

11. Snake Lake & Scott Pierson Trail 8.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:39 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car8:35 PM
    5. Dark7:40 PM

    Back at your car by 8:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 141 min of walking

12. Wicks Lake 9.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car7:55 PM
    5. Dark7:41 PM

    Back at your car by 7:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 59 min of walking