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. South West Trail Loop 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 47 min of walking

2. Southwest Trail Loop 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car8:43 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 161 min of walking

3. Kreatz Lake–Snyder Lake, 3 lakes 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:33 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.

   3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 147 min of walking

4. Gleason Lake & Parkers Lake via Luce Line State Trail 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 45 min of walking

5. Parkers Lake 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car8:38 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 151 min of walking

6. Runner's Pond–Luetmer Memorial Pond, 8 lakes 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car9:58 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

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

   6.2 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 312 min of walking

7. Fish Lake West Trail 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 124 min of walking

8. Fish Lake Regional Park Beach via Medicine Lake Regional Trail 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 127 min of walking

9. Jaxima Pond & Lake Daniel 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car8:35 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

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

   2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 145 min of walking

10. Lake Camelot via Medicine Lake Regional Trail 2.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:36 PM

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

    Back at your car by 8:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 143 min of walking

11. Weaver Lake & Weaver Lake Park Beach 2.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Head back7:23 PM
    4. At your car8:35 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

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

    3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 146 min of walking

12. Medicine Lake Regional Trail Loop 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Head back7:23 PM
    4. At your car7:44 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 7:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 42 min of walking