Sunset hikes

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. Flying Dog 1.6 mi away

   Be there by 7:35 PM

   1. Be there7:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Dark8:23 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:23 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Summit Park Peak–Dead Reckoning, 9 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 4:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car10:05 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 10:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1950 ft climb · 272 min of walking

3. Dead Reckoning–Discovery, 9 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 3:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car10:59 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 10:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.3 mi to the viewpoint · 2340 ft climb · 391 min of walking

4. Schuster Creek Road 3.5 mi away

   Be there by 7:35 PM

   1. Be there7:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Dark8:23 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:23 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Mill Creek Meadows Trail–Olympic, 5 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 3:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car11:19 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 11:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.5 mi to the viewpoint · 2630 ft climb · 450 min of walking

6. scenic overlook & Preserve Connector via Flying Dog 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

7. Ambush–Colin's Trail, 7 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car10:13 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 10:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1160 ft climb · 270 min of walking

8. Dead Reckoning & Gorgoza Park 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car8:56 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 8:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 420 ft climb · 104 min of walking

9. Gorgoza Park–Millennium Trail, 9 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car9:47 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 9:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 580 ft climb · 190 min of walking

10. Gorgoza Park–Pale Green Dot, 6 sights 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
    2. Sunset7:56 PM
    3. Head back8:11 PM
    4. At your car8:28 PM
    5. Dark8:24 PM

    Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 37 min of walking

11. Glenwild Loop 0 mi away

    Leave by 7:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:55 PM
    3. Head back8:10 PM
    4. At your car8:13 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 8:13 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking

12. Mountain Dell Reservoir–Alexander Creek Trail, 5 sights 4.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
    2. Sunset7:56 PM
    3. Head back8:11 PM
    4. At your car9:39 PM
    5. Dark8:24 PM

    Back at your car by 9:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 750 ft climb · 171 min of walking