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. Fish Lake West Trail 2.8 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

2. Teal Lake via Medicine Lake Regional Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car7:35 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

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

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walking

3. Sumac Trail 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 42 min of walking

4. Heron Trail 0.5 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 · 44 min of walking

5. Medicine Lake Regional Trail 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car7:35 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

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

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walking

6. Heron Trail & Meadowlark Trail 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:37 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

7. Rice Street Beach & Meadowlark Trail 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 46 min of walking

8. Hayden Loop & Meadowlark Trail 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car9:18 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 9:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.3 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 221 min of walking

9. Fish Lake–Fish Lake Regional Park Beach, 6 lakes 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 8:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 83 min of walking

10. Monarch Trail 1.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:13 PM
    3. Head back7:28 PM
    4. At your car7:34 PM
    5. Dark7:43 PM

    Back at your car by 7:34 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Elm Creek Swim Pond via Valley Trail 0.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
    2. Sunset7:13 PM
    3. Head back7:28 PM
    4. At your car7:54 PM
    5. Dark7:43 PM

    Back at your car by 7:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 54 min of walking

12. Trojan Trail 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
    2. Sunset7:13 PM
    3. Head back7:28 PM
    4. At your car8:31 PM
    5. Dark7:43 PM

    Back at your car by 8:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 124 min of walking