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. Snoqualmie Valley Trail 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset8:39 PM
   3. Head back8:54 PM
   4. At your car10:46 PM
   5. Dark9:15 PM

   Back at your car by 10:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Vintage Big Carousel–30370, 3 sights 2.5 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

3. Pipeline Trail 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:57 PM
   2. Sunset8:40 PM
   3. Head back8:55 PM
   4. At your car9:15 PM
   5. Dark9:15 PM

   Back at your car by 9:15 PM — 0 min before dark.

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

4. Sadie Falls & Moss Lake via Swan Loop Road 4.2 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

5. Seattle City Light Viewpoint–Swans Mill Pond, 5 sights 4.2 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

6. Moss Lake & Loop Trail 4.2 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 · 60 ft climb · 48 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Crazy 8's & Loop Trail 4.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:41 PM
   2. Sunset8:39 PM
   3. Head back8:54 PM
   4. At your car9:28 PM
   5. Dark9:15 PM

   Back at your car by 9:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 72 min of walking

8. Swans Mill Pond–Swan Loop Road, 3 sights 4.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:57 PM
   2. Sunset8:40 PM
   3. Head back8:55 PM
   4. At your car12:13 AM
   5. Dark9:15 PM

   Back at your car by 12:13 AM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. Swan Loop Road 5.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:39 PM
   2. Sunset8:39 PM
   3. Head back8:54 PM
   4. At your car9:34 PM
   5. Dark9:15 PM

   Back at your car by 9:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 80 min of walking

10. Cherry Creek Falls Trail 5.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:47 PM
    2. Sunset8:40 PM
    3. Head back8:55 PM
    4. At your car9:19 PM
    5. Dark9:16 PM

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

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 57 min of walking

11. Burnt Cedar 5.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:47 PM
    2. Sunset8:40 PM
    3. Head back8:55 PM
    4. At your car9:20 PM
    5. Dark9:16 PM

    Back at your car by 9:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 58 min of walking

12. 30370–Bonnie Road, 5 sights 6.4 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