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. Westcrest Park Viewpoint–Duwamish River, 3 sights 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 8:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:15 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Head back8:56 PM
   4. At your car9:01 PM
   5. Dark9:16 PM

   Back at your car by 9:01 PM — 15 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Winter Pond & West Duwamish Greenbelt Trail 1.9 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.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walking

3. Lake to Sound Trail 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:48 PM
   2. Sunset8:40 PM
   3. Head back8:55 PM
   4. At your car9:25 PM
   5. Dark9:16 PM

   Back at your car by 9:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 61 min of walking

4. Salmon Creek Ravine Park 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 8:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:18 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Head back8:56 PM
   4. At your car8:58 PM
   5. Dark9:16 PM

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

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

5. East Duwamish Greenbelt–Lewis Park, 3 groves 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 8:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:17 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Head back8:56 PM
   4. At your car9:02 PM
   5. Dark9:16 PM

   Back at your car by 9:02 PM — 14 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

6. Lewis Park–Lake Washington, 5 viewpoints 7.2 mi away

   Leave by 8:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:18 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Head back8:56 PM
   4. At your car9:00 PM
   5. Dark9:16 PM

   Back at your car by 9:00 PM — 16 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking

7. Lake Washington–I 90 Viewpoint, 3 viewpoints 7.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Head back8:56 PM
   4. At your car10:07 PM
   5. Dark9:16 PM

   Back at your car by 10:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 142 min of walking

8. Upper Luther Burbank Park–Gallager Hill Open Space, 7 groves 7.8 mi away

   Leave by 8:17 PM

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

   Back at your car by 9:00 PM — 17 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking

9. Maury Island Marine Park Beach 8.7 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. Maury Island Marine Park Viewpoint & Maury Island Marine Park Beach 8.7 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. Maury Island Natural Area Viewpoint 10.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:41 PM
    2. Sunset8:41 PM
    3. Head back8:56 PM
    4. At your car9:32 PM
    5. Dark9:16 PM

    Back at your car by 9:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 76 min of walking

12. Dockton Park Beach 10.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:59 PM
    2. Sunset8:41 PM
    3. Head back8:56 PM
    4. At your car9:12 PM
    5. Dark9:16 PM

    Back at your car by 9:12 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 39 min of walking