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. Loop Trail 0.2 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

2. Sadie Falls & Moss Lake via Swan Loop Road 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

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

4. Moss Lake & Loop Trail 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

5. Swans Mill Pond–Swan Loop Road, 3 sights 1.4 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

6. Swan Loop Road 1.6 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

7. Cherry Lake via Swan Loop Road 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 3:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car10:40 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 10:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.5 mi to the viewpoint · 920 ft climb · 403 min of walking

8. Cherry Creek Falls Trail 2.8 mi away

   Be there by 6:51 PM

   1. Be there6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Dark7:42 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:42 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Creekside Trail 2.8 mi away

   Be there by 6:51 PM

   1. Be there6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Dark7:42 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:42 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Pipeline Trail 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:05 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.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 86 min of walking

11. Cherry Valley Truck Trail 2.1 mi away

    Leave by 4:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:03 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car10:10 PM
    5. Dark7:42 PM

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

    6.2 mi to the viewpoint · 650 ft climb · 332 min of walking

12. Swan Mill Road 1.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:03 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car9:16 PM
    5. Dark7:42 PM

    Back at your car by 9:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.9 mi to the viewpoint · 500 ft climb · 219 min of walking