Sunset hikes near Windermere, 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. Wetherill Nature Preserve–Lake Washington, 9 sights 2 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

2. 3001 E Madison Park–Lake Washington, 11 sights 2 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

3. Alder Creek Natural Area–Lake Washington, 10 sights 2 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

4. Lookout–Washington Park Arboretum Beach, 3 beaches 2.6 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

5. Northwest Bridle Trails Pond & 124th Avenue Northeast via Raven Trail 5.5 mi away

   Leave by 8:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:19 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Head back8:56 PM
   4. At your car8:57 PM
   5. Dark9:16 PM

   Back at your car by 8:57 PM — 19 min before dark.

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

6. Upper Luther Burbank Park–Gallager Hill Open Space, 7 groves 5.6 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

7. Lewis Park–Lake Washington, 5 viewpoints 5.8 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

8. Burke-Gilman Trail & Tolt Pipeline Trail via Sammamish River Trail 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:41 PM
   2. Sunset8:40 PM
   3. Head back8:55 PM
   4. At your car9:24 PM
   5. Dark9:16 PM

   Back at your car by 9:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 68 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. East Duwamish Greenbelt–Lewis Park, 3 groves 6.5 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

10. Viewpoint Park–beaver pond, 3 groves 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:54 PM
    2. Sunset8:40 PM
    3. Head back8:55 PM
    4. At your car9:20 PM
    5. Dark9:16 PM

    Back at your car by 9:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 50 min of walking

11. Totem Lake Viewing Point–Totem Lake, 5 sights 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 8:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead8:17 PM
    2. Sunset8:40 PM
    3. Head back8:55 PM
    4. At your car8:59 PM
    5. Dark9:16 PM

    Back at your car by 8:59 PM — 17 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

12. Watershed Park Viewpoint & The Peace Bowl 5.2 mi away

    Be there by 8:20 PM

    1. Be there8:20 PM
    2. Sunset8:40 PM
    3. Dark9:16 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 9:16 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

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