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. Whipple Creek Park–Connector Trail, 3 sights 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car8:09 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:09 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 21 min of walking

2. Burnt Bridge Creek Trail via Ellen Davis Trail 6.5 mi away

   Be there by 7:23 PM

   1. Be there7:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Dark8:13 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:13 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Ellen Davis Sunset Point & Ellen Davis Trail 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 42 min of walking

4. Vancouver Lake–Tina Bar, 3 beaches 3.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car8:46 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

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

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 95 min of walking

5. Tina Bar 3.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 44 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Rest Lake–North Quigley Lake, 3 lakes 4.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:08 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Carty Lake–Duck Lake, 3 lakes 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car9:13 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 9:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 150 min of walking

8. Lancaster Lake & Duck Lake via Oaks to Wetlands Trail 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 25 min of walking

9. 400 year-old Oak & Duck Lake via Oaks to Wetlands Trail 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car9:13 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 9:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 151 min of walking

10. Middle Lake–South Lake, 3 lakes 4.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car9:11 PM
    5. Dark8:14 PM

    Back at your car by 9:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 146 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Reeder Beach & Racetrack Lake 5.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car8:00 PM
    5. Dark8:14 PM

    Back at your car by 8:00 PM — 14 min before dark.

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

12. Ray's Lake & Racetrack Lake 5.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car8:00 PM
    5. Dark8:14 PM

    Back at your car by 8:00 PM — 14 min before dark.

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