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. 30370–Bonnie Road, 5 sights 2.8 mi away

   Be there by 8:19 PM

   1. Be there8:19 PM
   2. Sunset8:39 PM
   3. Dark9:15 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 9:15 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Steakhouse 2.9 mi away

   Be there by 8:19 PM

   1. Be there8:19 PM
   2. Sunset8:39 PM
   3. Dark9:15 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 9:15 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Beaver Pond 3 mi away

   Leave by 7:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:38 PM
   2. Sunset8:39 PM
   3. Head back8:54 PM
   4. At your car9:35 PM
   5. Dark9:14 PM

   Back at your car by 9:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Bypass 3 mi away

   Be there by 8:19 PM

   1. Be there8:19 PM
   2. Sunset8:39 PM
   3. Dark9:15 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 9:15 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Pink Beaver (gone) 3 mi away

   Be there by 8:19 PM

   1. Be there8:19 PM
   2. Sunset8:39 PM
   3. Dark9:15 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 9:15 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Snoqualmie Valley Trail 3 mi away

   Leave by 8:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:15 PM
   2. Sunset8:39 PM
   3. Head back8:54 PM
   4. At your car8:59 PM
   5. Dark9:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:59 PM — 15 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walking

7. Lake Marie–30350 Loop, 6 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
   2. Sunset8:39 PM
   3. Head back8:54 PM
   4. At your car9:46 PM
   5. Dark9:15 PM

   Back at your car by 9:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 830 ft climb · 128 min of walking

8. Vintage Big Carousel–30370, 3 sights 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset8:39 PM
   3. Head back8:54 PM
   4. At your car10:49 PM
   5. Dark9:15 PM

   Back at your car by 10:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.6 mi to the viewpoint · 440 ft climb · 240 min of walking

9. East Griffin Creek Road Northeast 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 8:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:12 PM
   2. Sunset8:39 PM
   3. Head back8:54 PM
   4. At your car9:03 PM
   5. Dark9:15 PM

   Back at your car by 9:03 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walking

10. FlowTron & Goose Chase via Lake Marie Road 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:52 PM
    2. Sunset8:39 PM
    3. Head back8:54 PM
    4. At your car9:14 PM
    5. Dark9:15 PM

    Back at your car by 9:14 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 47 min of walking

11. Sadie Falls & Moss Lake via Swan Loop Road 5.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:55 PM
    2. Sunset8:39 PM
    3. Head back8:54 PM
    4. At your car9:18 PM
    5. Dark9:15 PM

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

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 48 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Seattle City Light Viewpoint–Swans Mill Pond, 5 sights 5.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:54 PM
    2. Sunset8:39 PM
    3. Head back8:54 PM
    4. At your car9:19 PM
    5. Dark9:15 PM

    Back at your car by 9:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 49 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint