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. Lake Youngs Loop 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 7:37 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 27 min of walking

2. South 277th Corridor Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 66 min of walking

3. Soos Creek Trail 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 73 min of walking

4. Lake Youngs Trail 4.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:38 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 7:38 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 25 min of walking

5. Lake Desire–Echo Quarry Trail, 3 sights 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:27 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 7:27 PM — 14 min before dark.

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

6. McGarvey West Trail 6 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 7:28 PM — 13 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Lake Wilderness Arboretum–Cedar River, 7 beaches 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 7:28 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Legacy Site–Lake Wilderness Arboretum, 8 beaches 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:33 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 7:33 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walking

9. Pipeline Trail via Powerline Trail 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:27 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 7:27 PM — 13 min before dark.

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

10. Cedar Valley Park via Gary Patrick 3.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car7:41 PM
    5. Dark7:41 PM

    Back at your car by 7:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 33 min of walking

11. Cedar Creek Park–Gary Patrick, 3 sights 3.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car7:40 PM
    5. Dark7:41 PM

    Back at your car by 7:40 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 31 min of walking

12. Cedar River 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car7:41 PM
    5. Dark7:41 PM

    Back at your car by 7:41 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 31 min of walking