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. Sadie Falls & Moss Lake via Swan Loop Road 2.1 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

2. Swan Loop Road 2.1 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

3. Swans Mill Pond–Swan Loop Road, 3 sights 2.1 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

4. Seattle City Light Viewpoint–Swans Mill Pond, 5 sights 2.1 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

5. Moss Lake via Swan Loop Road 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Head back8:56 PM
   4. At your car9:48 PM
   5. Dark9:17 PM

   Back at your car by 9:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 360 ft climb · 111 min of walking

6. Cherry Lake 0 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

7. Cherry Valley Truck Trail 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:32 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Head back8:56 PM
   4. At your car11:40 PM
   5. Dark9:17 PM

   Back at your car by 11:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Crazy 8's & Loop Trail 3.6 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

9. Dagger Lake–Tomtit Lake, 4 lakes 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 8:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:08 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Head back8:56 PM
   4. At your car9:08 PM
   5. Dark9:17 PM

   Back at your car by 9:08 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 25 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Cherry Creek Falls Trail 6.9 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

11. Burnt Cedar 6.9 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

12. Tomtit Lake 5.9 mi away

    Leave by 4:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:56 PM
    2. Sunset8:41 PM
    3. Head back8:56 PM
    4. At your car12:53 AM
    5. Dark9:17 PM

    Back at your car by 12:53 AM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    7.5 mi to the viewpoint · 800 ft climb · 441 min of walking