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 1.3 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

2. Swans Mill Pond–Swan Loop Road, 3 sights 1.4 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

3. Burnt Cedar 1.6 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

4. Seattle City Light Viewpoint–Swans Mill Pond, 5 sights 2.2 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. Sadie Falls & Moss Lake via Swan Loop Road 2.7 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

6. Moss Lake & Loop Trail 3.2 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. Crazy 8's & Loop Trail 3.2 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

8. Swan Loop Road 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:39 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Head back8:56 PM
   4. At your car9:36 PM
   5. Dark9:17 PM

   Back at your car by 9:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 81 min of walking

9. Cherry Lake & Youngs River Truck Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:20 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Head back8:56 PM
   4. At your car11:37 PM
   5. Dark9:17 PM

   Back at your car by 11:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.5 mi to the viewpoint · 780 ft climb · 343 min of walking

10. Creekside Trail 0 mi away

    Be there by 8:21 PM

    1. Be there8:21 PM
    2. Sunset8:41 PM
    3. Dark9:17 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 9:17 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Pipeline Trail 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:58 PM
    2. Sunset8:41 PM
    3. Head back8:56 PM
    4. At your car9:17 PM
    5. Dark9:17 PM

    Back at your car by 9:17 PM — 0 min before dark.

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

12. Lake Fontal & Cherry Valley Truck Trail 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:16 PM
    2. Sunset8:41 PM
    3. Head back8:56 PM
    4. At your car11:41 PM
    5. Dark9:17 PM

    Back at your car by 11:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1000 ft climb · 350 min of walking