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 mi away

   Leave by 5:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car8:51 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 8:51 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 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car9:05 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 9:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Jaxima Pond & Lake Daniel 0.7 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

4. Parkers Lake 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car8:46 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Weaver Lake & Weaver Lake Park Beach 1.2 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

6. Fish Lake West Trail 1.6 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

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

   Leave by 5:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

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

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 127 min of walking

8. South West Trail Loop 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:53 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 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 45 min of walking

10. Medicine Lake Regional Trail Loop 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car7:52 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

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

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 42 min of walking

11. Schmidt Lake via Trojan Trail 2.2 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

12. Bass Lake via Trojan Trail 2.2 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