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. Weaver Lake & Weaver Lake Park Beach 2.4 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

2. Fish Lake West Trail 2.6 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

3. Medicine Lake Regional Trail 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:37 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walking

4. Hayden Loop & Meadowlark Trail 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car9:20 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 9:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Rice Street Beach & Meadowlark Trail 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 46 min of walking

6. Heron Trail & Meadowlark Trail 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car7:39 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:39 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

7. Sumac Trail 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 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 · 42 min of walking

8. Teal Lake via Medicine Lake Regional Trail 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

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

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walking

9. Heron Trail 1.1 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 · 44 min of walking

10. Edward Lake–Fish Lake Regional Park Beach, 4 lakes 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:53 PM

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

    Back at your car by 7:32 PM — 12 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Fish Lake–Fish Lake Regional Park Beach, 6 lakes 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car8:13 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Fish Lake Regional Park Beach–Jaxima Pond, 3 lakes 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car9:15 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 9:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.2 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 208 min of walking