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. Pipeline Trail 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car7:47 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 7:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 44 min of walking

2. Snoqualmie Valley Trail 2 mi away

   Leave by 4:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car9:18 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

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

   4.6 mi to the viewpoint · 420 ft climb · 236 min of walking

3. Vintage Big Carousel–30370, 3 sights 2 mi away

   Leave by 4:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car9:21 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 9:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. East Griffin Creek Road Northeast 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 119 min of walking

5. 290th Way Northeast via Shinglewood Loop 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 7:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 61 min of walking

6. Tolt Hill–Tolt-MacDonald Park Beach, 3 beaches 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car7:47 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 7:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 480 ft climb · 56 min of walking

7. Loop Trail 3.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 7:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 48 min of walking

8. Sadie Falls & Moss Lake via Swan Loop Road 4.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 7:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. Seattle City Light Viewpoint–Swans Mill Pond, 5 sights 4.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 7:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. Moss Lake & Loop Trail 4.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car7:50 PM
    5. Dark7:42 PM

    Back at your car by 7:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 48 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Swans Mill Pond–Swan Loop Road, 3 sights 5 mi away

    Leave by 3:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:28 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car10:45 PM
    5. Dark7:42 PM

    Back at your car by 10:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    7.3 mi to the viewpoint · 900 ft climb · 402 min of walking

12. Swan Loop Road 5.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 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 · 130 ft climb · 80 min of walking