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. Grand Ridge Summit Trail via Len's Trail 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car8:06 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 530 ft climb · 92 min of walking

2. Flowing Fir Loop–Grand Ridge Summit Trail, 4 sights 1.2 mi away

   Be there by 6:51 PM

   1. Be there6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Dark7:42 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:42 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Coal Mine Loop Trail–Grand Ridge Summit Trail, 3 sights 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car9:24 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 9:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1280 ft climb · 268 min of walking

4. South Pond–Coal Mine Loop Trail, 5 sights 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 4:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car9:13 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

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

   4.2 mi to the viewpoint · 900 ft climb · 234 min of walking

5. East Plateau Trail & Movin' On 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:34 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 7:34 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 16 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Boot Camp–Duthie Hill Park Access Road, 4 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:55 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 7:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 57 min of walking

7. Klahanie Park Woods–Klahanie Community Trail, 4 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:34 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 7:34 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 17 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Coal Mine Loop Trail 1.6 mi away

   Be there by 6:52 PM

   1. Be there6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Dark7:42 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:42 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Crazy Ivan & Midtown Upper/XC via Snoqualmie Valley Trail 5.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 8:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 930 ft climb · 154 min of walking

10. Beaver Pond 6 mi away

    Leave by 6:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car8:07 PM
    5. Dark7:42 PM

    Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 82 min of walking

11. Bypass 6.4 mi away

    Be there by 6:51 PM

    1. Be there6:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Dark7:42 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:42 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Pink Beaver (gone) 6.4 mi away

    Be there by 6:51 PM

    1. Be there6:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Dark7:42 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:42 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead