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. EMC Overlook–MacRae Park Pond, 3 sights 3.1 mi away

   Be there by 6:57 PM

   1. Be there6:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Dark7:45 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:45 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Gray's Lake Open Space–Gray's Lake, 6 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car8:18 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 8:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 94 min of walking

3. Neal Smith Trail 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car9:18 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 9:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.4 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 216 min of walking

4. Gray's Lake–Gray's Lake Park Beach, 6 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car8:47 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 8:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 148 min of walking

5. Inter-Urban Trail–Lake Loop, 6 sights 1.2 mi away

   Be there by 6:57 PM

   1. Be there6:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Dark7:45 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:45 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Easter Lake–Jackson Basin, 5 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car9:21 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 9:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.4 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 219 min of walking

7. Crocker Woods–Riverview Lake, 7 sights 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 85 min of walking

8. Riverview Lake–Beaver Creek Natural Resources Area Beach, 7 sights 0.3 mi away

   Be there by 6:57 PM

   1. Be there6:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Dark7:45 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:45 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. John Pat Dorrian Viewpoint & Martin Luther King Junior Trail 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car8:39 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 8:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 134 min of walking

10. Martin Luther King Junior Trail 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
    2. Sunset7:17 PM
    3. Head back7:32 PM
    4. At your car8:20 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 8:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 97 min of walking

11. MacRae Park Pond & 2nd Avenue Sidepath via Meredith Trail 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:17 PM
    3. Head back7:32 PM
    4. At your car7:40 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 7:40 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walking

12. Fisher Lake–Riverview Lake, 3 lakes 0 mi away

    Leave by 4:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:53 PM
    2. Sunset7:17 PM
    3. Head back7:32 PM
    4. At your car9:36 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 9:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.1 mi to the viewpoint · 248 min of walking