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. Jensen Lake–Thomas Lake, 13 lakes 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car8:55 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 188 min of walking

2. Fish Lake–Hay Lake, 3 lakes 2.8 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

3. Hay Lake–Schwanze Lake, 3 lakes 2.8 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

4. Holland Lake–Thomas Lake, 6 lakes 2.8 mi away

   Be there by 6:48 PM

   1. Be there6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Dark7:38 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:38 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Farquar Lake–Thomas Lake, 5 lakes 3 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

6. Veterans Memorial Greenway 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:32 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:32 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walking

7. Alimagnet Lake & Galaxie Park Lake 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car10:02 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 10:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Greenleaf Woods & Alimagnet Lake 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 4:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car10:00 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

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

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

9. North Creek Greenway 0 mi away

   Leave by 5:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. Wachter Lake & Geronime Pond 0.5 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

11. Galaxie Park Lake via North Creek Greenway 0.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Head back7:23 PM
    4. At your car8:10 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Geronime Pond 0.5 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