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.

2 of 12 spots
  1. Leave by 5:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car8:14 PM
    5. Dark7:43 PM

    Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 430 ft climb · 104 min of walking

  2. Leave by 5:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car8:15 PM
    5. Dark7:43 PM

    Back at your car by 8:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 440 ft climb · 105 min of walking

  3. Leave by 5:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car8:14 PM
    5. Dark7:43 PM

    Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 450 ft climb · 105 min of walking

  4. Tolt Pipeline Trail 0.2 mi away

    Be there by 6:52 PM

    1. Be there6:52 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Dark7:43 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:43 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  5. Sammamish River Trail 0.2 mi away

    Be there by 6:52 PM

    1. Be there6:52 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Dark7:43 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:43 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  6. Leave by 4:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:42 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car9:45 PM
    5. Dark7:43 PM

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

    5.2 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 269 min of walking

  7. Leave by 6:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car7:30 PM
    5. Dark7:43 PM

    Back at your car by 7:30 PM — 13 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

  8. Leave by 6:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car7:30 PM
    5. Dark7:43 PM

    Back at your car by 7:30 PM — 12 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

  9. Leave by 5:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car8:29 PM
    5. Dark7:43 PM

    Back at your car by 8:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 420 ft climb · 135 min of walking

  10. Leave by 6:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car7:55 PM
    5. Dark7:43 PM

    Back at your car by 7:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 460 ft climb · 68 min of walking

  11. Leave by 5:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car8:33 PM
    5. Dark7:43 PM

    Back at your car by 8:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 128 min of walking

  12. PSE Trail 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car7:29 PM
    5. Dark7:43 PM

    Back at your car by 7:29 PM — 14 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking