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. Timber Trail Loop 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Head back7:31 PM
   4. At your car7:35 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:35 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Lake Independence Regional Trail 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Head back7:31 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 39 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Lake Ind 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Head back7:31 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 38 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Katrina Lake & Baker Park Reserve Beach Loop via Lake Independence Regional Trail 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Head back7:31 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Baker Park Reserve Beach via Lake Independence Regional Trail 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Head back7:31 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:45 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Lake Independence & Baker Park Reserve Beach via Lake Independence Regional Trail 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Head back7:31 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:44 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Wolsfeld Lake 3 mi away

   Be there by 6:56 PM

   1. Be there6:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Dark7:45 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:45 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Spurzem Lake 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Head back7:31 PM
   4. At your car8:09 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

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

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 76 min of walking

9. Lake Camelot via Medicine Lake Regional Trail 5.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car8:42 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 143 min of walking

10. Jaxima Pond & Lake Daniel 5.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:42 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car8:43 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

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

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

11. Weaver Lake & Weaver Lake Park Beach 5.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:42 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car8:43 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

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

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

12. Fish Lake West Trail 5.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car8:32 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 8:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 124 min of walking