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. Northwood Lake–French Park Beach, 3 beaches 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 41 min of walking

2. French Park Beach–Bassett Creek Regional Trail, 3 sights 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car9:30 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 9:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.8 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 241 min of walking

3. Bass Lake via Trojan Trail 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car7:52 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 45 min of walking

4. Schmidt Lake via Trojan Trail 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car7:52 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 43 min of walking

5. Edward Lake–French Park Beach, 4 sights 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car9:35 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 9:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.0 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 252 min of walking

6. Medicine Lake Regional Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car9:47 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 9:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.4 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 274 min of walking

7. Lake Camelot–French Park Beach, 5 sights 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car9:32 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 9:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.9 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 245 min of walking

8. Snyder Lake–French Park Beach, 3 beaches 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 3:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car10:36 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 10:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.4 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 373 min of walking

9. Medicine Lake–Meadow Trail, 3 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

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

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 62 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Eagle Lake–Pike Lake, 3 lakes 0.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car8:44 PM
    5. Dark7:44 PM

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

    3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 151 min of walking

11. South West Trail Loop 0 mi away

    Leave by 5:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:15 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car9:08 PM
    5. Dark7:44 PM

    Back at your car by 9:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.9 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 198 min of walking

12. Kreatz Lake–Snyder Lake, 5 sights 0.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:18 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car9:06 PM
    5. Dark7:44 PM

    Back at your car by 9:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 193 min of walking