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. Lake Margaret–Barracuda, 3 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Pipeline Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car7:47 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 7:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Highrocks Lookout & Cherry Creek Falls Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 3:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car10:07 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 10:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Snoqualmie Valley Trail 3.5 mi away

   Leave by 3:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car10:27 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 10:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.4 mi to the viewpoint · 450 ft climb · 372 min of walking

5. Cherry Creek Falls Viewpoint & Cherry Creek Falls Trail 3.4 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

6. Seattle City Light Viewpoint & Cherry Creek Falls Trail 3.4 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

7. Marckworth State Forest Viewpoint & Cherry Creek Falls Trail via Cherry Valley Truck Trail 3.4 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

8. Sadie Falls–Swans Mill Pond, 4 sights 3.4 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. Cherry Creek Falls–Cherry Creek Falls Viewpoint, 3 sights 3.4 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. Lake Fontal & Cherry Creek Falls Trail 3.4 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

11. Marckworth State Forest Viewpoint & Cherry Creek Falls Trail via Cherry Valley Truck Trail 3.4 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

12. Barracuda–Burnt Cedar, 3 sights 3.4 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