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. Swan Loop Road 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:40 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Head back8:56 PM
   4. At your car9:35 PM
   5. Dark9:17 PM

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

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

2. Crazy 8's & Loop Trail 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:43 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Head back8:56 PM
   4. At your car9:30 PM
   5. Dark9:17 PM

   Back at your car by 9:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Sadie Falls & Moss Lake via Swan Loop Road 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:56 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Head back8:56 PM
   4. At your car9:20 PM
   5. Dark9:17 PM

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

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

4. Swans Mill Pond–Swan Loop Road, 3 sights 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 4:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:58 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Head back8:56 PM
   4. At your car12:15 AM
   5. Dark9:17 PM

   Back at your car by 12:15 AM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Seattle City Light Viewpoint–Swans Mill Pond, 5 sights 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:55 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Head back8:56 PM
   4. At your car9:20 PM
   5. Dark9:17 PM

   Back at your car by 9:20 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 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:56 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Head back8:56 PM
   4. At your car9:20 PM
   5. Dark9:17 PM

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

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

7. Cherry Lake 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Head back8:56 PM
   4. At your car10:52 PM
   5. Dark9:16 PM

   Back at your car by 10:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.5 mi to the viewpoint · 440 ft climb · 239 min of walking

8. Cherry Valley Truck Trail 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Head back8:56 PM
   4. At your car9:53 PM
   5. Dark9:17 PM

   Back at your car by 9:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 120 min of walking

9. Cherry Creek Falls Trail 4.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:48 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Head back8:56 PM
   4. At your car9:21 PM
   5. Dark9:17 PM

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

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

10. Burnt Cedar 4.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:48 PM
    2. Sunset8:41 PM
    3. Head back8:56 PM
    4. At your car9:21 PM
    5. Dark9:17 PM

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

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

11. Vintage Big Carousel–30370, 3 sights 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
    2. Sunset8:41 PM
    3. Head back8:56 PM
    4. At your car10:50 PM
    5. Dark9:17 PM

    Back at your car by 10:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Snoqualmie Valley Trail 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
    2. Sunset8:41 PM
    3. Head back8:56 PM
    4. At your car10:48 PM
    5. Dark9:17 PM

    Back at your car by 10:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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