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. Southwest Trail Loop 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car8:49 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Kreatz Lake–Snyder Lake, 5 lakes 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car9:03 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 9:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 190 min of walking

3. Parkers Lake 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car8:44 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

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

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

4. Jaxima Pond & Lake Daniel 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car8:41 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Weaver Lake & Weaver Lake Park Beach 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car8:41 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Fish Lake West Trail 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 8:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 124 min of walking

7. Fish Lake Regional Park Beach via Medicine Lake Regional Trail 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

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

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 127 min of walking

8. South West Trail Loop 2 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 47 min of walking

9. Gleason Lake & Parkers Lake via Luce Line State Trail 2 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 45 min of walking

10. Medicine Lake Regional Trail Loop 2 mi away

    Leave by 6:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
    2. Sunset7:13 PM
    3. Head back7:28 PM
    4. At your car7:50 PM
    5. Dark7:43 PM

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

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 42 min of walking

11. Schmidt Lake via Trojan Trail 2 mi away

    Leave by 6:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:13 PM
    3. Head back7:28 PM
    4. At your car7:50 PM
    5. Dark7:43 PM

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

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 43 min of walking

12. Bass Lake via Trojan Trail 2 mi away

    Leave by 6:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
    2. Sunset7:13 PM
    3. Head back7:28 PM
    4. At your car7:51 PM
    5. Dark7:43 PM

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

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 45 min of walking