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. Cushman Trail 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 8:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:00 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Head back8:56 PM
   4. At your car9:17 PM
   5. Dark9:16 PM

   Back at your car by 9:17 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 42 min of walking

2. Crescent Lake 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:57 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Head back8:56 PM
   4. At your car9:21 PM
   5. Dark9:16 PM

   Back at your car by 9:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 50 min of walking

3. Indian Point 4.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:50 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Head back8:56 PM
   4. At your car9:26 PM
   5. Dark9:16 PM

   Back at your car by 9:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 61 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Scott Pierson Trail 5.3 mi away

   Leave by 8:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:19 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Head back8:56 PM
   4. At your car8:57 PM
   5. Dark9:16 PM

   Back at your car by 8:57 PM — 19 min before dark.

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

5. Sweet Alice apple & Sehmel Perimeter Trail 5 mi away

   Leave by 8:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:15 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Head back8:56 PM
   4. At your car9:02 PM
   5. Dark9:17 PM

   Back at your car by 9:02 PM — 15 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 12 min of walking

6. Sehmel Perimeter Trail 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:59 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Head back8:56 PM
   4. At your car9:18 PM
   5. Dark9:17 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 44 min of walking

7. Snake Lake & Scott Pierson Trail 7.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
   2. Sunset8:40 PM
   3. Head back8:55 PM
   4. At your car10:03 PM
   5. Dark9:16 PM

   Back at your car by 10:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 135 min of walking

8. Maury Island Marine Park Viewpoint & Maury Island Marine Park Beach 9.6 mi away

   Be there by 8:21 PM

   1. Be there8:21 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Dark9:16 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 9:16 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Maury Island Marine Park Beach 9.6 mi away

   Be there by 8:21 PM

   1. Be there8:21 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Dark9:16 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 9:16 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Grandview Viewpoint–Soundview Viewpoint Loop, 4 viewpoints 10 mi away

    Be there by 8:21 PM

    1. Be there8:21 PM
    2. Sunset8:41 PM
    3. Dark9:16 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 9:16 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Soundview Viewpoint & East Slope Viewpoint via Soundview Trail 10.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:55 PM
    2. Sunset8:41 PM
    3. Head back8:56 PM
    4. At your car9:23 PM
    5. Dark9:16 PM

    Back at your car by 9:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 53 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Mishmash & Roller Coaster Loop 8.8 mi away

    Leave by 8:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead8:19 PM
    2. Sunset8:42 PM
    3. Head back8:57 PM
    4. At your car8:58 PM
    5. Dark9:17 PM

    Back at your car by 8:58 PM — 18 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking