Sunset hikes near Yesler Terrace, 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. Lewis Park–Lake Washington, 5 viewpoints 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car8:03 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:03 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking

2. East Duwamish Greenbelt–Lewis Park, 3 groves 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:05 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

3. Wetherill Nature Preserve–Lake Washington, 9 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 39 min of walking

4. Lake Washington–I 90 Viewpoint, 3 viewpoints 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car9:10 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 9:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 142 min of walking

5. Upper Luther Burbank Park–Gallager Hill Open Space, 7 groves 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:02 PM — 13 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking

6. Alder Creek Natural Area–Lake Washington, 10 sights 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:05 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 15 min of walking

7. 3001 E Madison Park–Lake Washington, 11 sights 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 34 min of walking

8. Westcrest Park Viewpoint–Duwamish River, 3 sights 3.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:04 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Winter Pond & West Duwamish Greenbelt Trail 4.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:00 PM — 15 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walking

10. Capehart Forest–Freedom Grove, 7 beaches 7.1 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

11. Freedom Grove & West Cramer Street End via Loop Trail 7.5 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. Salmon Bay Natural Area–Burke-Gilman Viewpoint, 9 beaches 7.6 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.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking