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. Cherry Creek Falls Trail 3 mi away

   Be there by 8:20 PM

   1. Be there8:20 PM
   2. Sunset8:40 PM
   3. Dark9:15 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 9:15 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Pipeline Trail 0 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

3. Snoqualmie Valley Trail 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:40 PM
   2. Sunset8:39 PM
   3. Head back8:54 PM
   4. At your car11:25 PM
   5. Dark9:15 PM

   Back at your car by 11:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.2 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 310 min of walking

4. Lake Fontal & Cherry Creek Falls Trail 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:06 PM
   2. Sunset8:40 PM
   3. Head back8:55 PM
   4. At your car11:43 PM
   5. Dark9:15 PM

   Back at your car by 11:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1160 ft climb · 362 min of walking

5. Highrocks Lookout & Cherry Creek Falls Trail 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:14 PM
   2. Sunset8:40 PM
   3. Head back8:55 PM
   4. At your car11:35 PM
   5. Dark9:15 PM

   Back at your car by 11:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1250 ft climb · 347 min of walking

6. Lake Margaret–Barracuda, 3 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
   2. Sunset8:40 PM
   3. Head back8:55 PM
   4. At your car9:45 PM
   5. Dark9:15 PM

   Back at your car by 9:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 540 ft climb · 112 min of walking

7. Creekside Trail 3 mi away

   Be there by 8:19 PM

   1. Be there8:19 PM
   2. Sunset8:40 PM
   3. Dark9:15 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 9:15 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Burnt Cedar 4.2 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

9. Stormwater Pond–Adair Creek Trail, 3 sights 5.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:27 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Head back8:56 PM
   4. At your car9:40 PM
   5. Dark9:16 PM

   Back at your car by 9:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 400 ft climb · 99 min of walking

10. Swans Mill Pond–Swan Loop Road, 3 sights 5.3 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

11. Crazy 8's & Loop Trail 6 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

12. Seattle City Light Viewpoint–Swans Mill Pond, 5 sights 6 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