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. Lewis Park–Lake Washington, 5 viewpoints 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car7:32 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 7:32 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking

2. East Duwamish Greenbelt–Lewis Park, 5 groves 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 7:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 35 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Wetherill Nature Preserve–Lake Washington, 9 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 39 min of walking

4. Lake Washington–I 90 Viewpoint, 3 viewpoints 0 mi away

   Leave by 5:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car8:39 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 8:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Upper Luther Burbank Park–Gallager Hill Open Space, 7 groves 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car7:32 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 7:32 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking

6. 3001 E Madison Park–Lake Washington, 11 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 34 min of walking

7. Alder Creek Natural Area–Lake Washington, 10 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car7:35 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:35 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 15 min of walking

8. Sunset Ravine Neighborhood Park–Lake Washington, 3 lakes 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car8:20 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 8:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 106 min of walking

9. Gallager Hill Open Space–Lake Washington, 4 lakes 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:29 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:29 PM — 15 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Westcrest Park Viewpoint–Duwamish River, 3 sights 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:39 PM
    2. Sunset7:13 PM
    3. Head back7:28 PM
    4. At your car8:33 PM
    5. Dark7:44 PM

    Back at your car by 8:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 370 ft climb · 139 min of walking

11. Coal Creek Natural Area–King County Neighborhood Trail System, 5 sights 6.6 mi away

    Be there by 6:52 PM

    1. Be there6:52 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Dark7:43 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:43 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Northwest Bridle Trails Pond & 124th Avenue Northeast via Raven Trail 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car7:29 PM
    5. Dark7:43 PM

    Back at your car by 7:29 PM — 15 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint