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. Tolt Pipeline Trail 0.5 mi away

   Be there by 6:46 PM

   1. Be there6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Dark7:37 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:37 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Sammamish River Trail 0.5 mi away

   Be there by 6:46 PM

   1. Be there6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Dark7:37 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:37 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Totem Lake Viewing Point–Totem Lake, 5 sights 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Head back7:21 PM
   4. At your car7:24 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:24 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

4. Northwest Bridle Trails Pond & 124th Avenue Northeast via Raven Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Head back7:21 PM
   4. At your car7:22 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:22 PM — 15 min before dark.

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

5. Stormwater Pond–Adair Creek Trail, 3 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 5:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Head back7:21 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 430 ft climb · 104 min of walking

6. Redmond Reservoir–Collin Creek Trail, 4 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 5:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Head back7:21 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 440 ft climb · 105 min of walking

7. North Irrigation Lake–South Irrigation Lake, 3 lakes 3 mi away

   Leave by 5:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Head back7:21 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 450 ft climb · 105 min of walking

8. South Irrigation Lake & Tolt Pipeline Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Head back7:21 PM
   4. At your car9:39 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 9:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.2 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 269 min of walking

9. Viewing Platform–North Creek Trail, 3 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Head back7:21 PM
   4. At your car7:24 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:24 PM — 13 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

10. Wetland Overlook & Tolt Pipeline Trail 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:06 PM
    3. Head back7:21 PM
    4. At your car8:23 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 420 ft climb · 135 min of walking

11. Bat Lake–South Irrigation Lake, 5 lakes 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
    2. Sunset7:06 PM
    3. Head back7:21 PM
    4. At your car7:48 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 7:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 460 ft climb · 68 min of walking

12. South Irrigation Lake & Tolt Pipeline Trail 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:06 PM
    3. Head back7:21 PM
    4. At your car8:27 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 8:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 128 min of walking