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 1.4 mi away

   Be there by 6:48 PM

   1. Be there6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Dark7:37 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:37 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Wetland Loop 1 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:37 PM — 0 min before dark.

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

3. Lone Rock Loop 1 mi away

   Leave by 6:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:37 PM — 0 min before dark.

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

4. Wachter Lake & Geronime Pond 3 mi away

   Leave by 5:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car8:58 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

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

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

5. Galaxie Park Lake 3 mi away

   Leave by 5:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car8:50 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 177 min of walking

6. North Creek Greenway 3 mi away

   Leave by 5:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car8:52 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 179 min of walking

7. Geronime Pond 3 mi away

   Leave by 5:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car9:00 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 9:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Innisfree Lake 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 70 min of walking

9. Erickson Pond 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 71 min of walking

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

    Leave by 5:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:08 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Head back7:23 PM
    4. At your car9:04 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 9:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 202 min of walking

11. Fish Lake–Hay Lake, 3 lakes 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Head back7:23 PM
    4. At your car7:43 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 7:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 39 min of walking

12. Hay Lake–Schwanze Lake, 3 lakes 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Head back7:23 PM
    4. At your car7:25 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 7:25 PM — 12 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint