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. Lake Camelot via Medicine Lake Regional Trail 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car8:44 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

   Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 143 min of walking

2. Medicine Lake Regional Trail 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

   Back at your car by 8:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 112 min of walking

3. Fish Lake West Trail 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

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

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 124 min of walking

4. Fish Lake Regional Park Beach via Medicine Lake Regional Trail 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

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

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 127 min of walking

5. Jaxima Pond & Lake Daniel 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:44 PM

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

   Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Weaver Lake & Weaver Lake Park Beach 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:44 PM

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

   Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Lake Independence Regional Trail 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 79 min of walking

8. Katrina Lake & Baker Park Reserve Beach Loop via Lake Independence Regional Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 37 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Lake Independence–Katrina Lake, 3 lakes 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

   Back at your car by 8:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 56 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. French Park Beach & Medicine Lake Regional Trail 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 4:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:17 PM
    3. Head back7:32 PM
    4. At your car9:43 PM
    5. Dark7:47 PM

    Back at your car by 9:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.2 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 261 min of walking

11. Kreatz Lake & Snyder Lake 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
    2. Sunset7:17 PM
    3. Head back7:32 PM
    4. At your car8:34 PM
    5. Dark7:47 PM

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

    2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 123 min of walking

12. South West Trail Loop 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:17 PM
    3. Head back7:32 PM
    4. At your car8:06 PM
    5. Dark7:47 PM

    Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 68 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint