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. Empire Lake & Farm Loop 1.3 mi away

   Be there by 6:46 PM

   1. Be there6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Dark7:35 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:35 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Wetland Loop 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Head back7:21 PM
   4. At your car7:35 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 7:35 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Lone Rock Loop 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Head back7:21 PM
   4. At your car7:35 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 7:35 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 29 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Farquar Lake–Thomas Lake, 5 lakes 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Head back7:21 PM
   4. At your car9:11 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 9:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.3 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 218 min of walking

5. Alimagnet Lake & Galaxie Park Lake 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Head back7:21 PM
   4. At your car10:00 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 10:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.4 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 321 min of walking

6. Greenleaf Woods & Alimagnet Lake 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Head back7:21 PM
   4. At your car9:58 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 9:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.3 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 317 min of walking

7. Wachter Lake & Geronime Pond 4 mi away

   Leave by 5:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Head back7:21 PM
   4. At your car8:57 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.9 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 193 min of walking

8. Geronime Pond 4 mi away

   Leave by 5:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Head back7:21 PM
   4. At your car8:58 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.9 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 195 min of walking

9. North Creek Greenway 4.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Head back7:21 PM
   4. At your car8:35 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

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

   2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 148 min of walking

10. Galaxie Park Lake via North Creek Greenway 5.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:06 PM
    3. Head back7:21 PM
    4. At your car8:09 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

    Back at your car by 8:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 96 min of walking

11. Horseshoe Lake 5.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:06 PM
    3. Head back7:21 PM
    4. At your car7:57 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

    Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 73 min of walking

12. Erickson Pond & North Creek Greenway 5.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
    2. Sunset7:06 PM
    3. Head back7:21 PM
    4. At your car8:05 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

    Back at your car by 8:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 89 min of walking