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 7:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:42 PM
    2. Sunset8:40 PM
    3. Head back8:55 PM
    4. At your car9:24 PM
    5. Dark9:16 PM

    Back at your car by 9:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 67 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  2. Leave by 7:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:44 PM
    2. Sunset8:40 PM
    3. Head back8:55 PM
    4. At your car9:23 PM
    5. Dark9:16 PM

    Back at your car by 9:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 65 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  3. Leave by 8:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead8:17 PM
    2. Sunset8:40 PM
    3. Head back8:55 PM
    4. At your car8:58 PM
    5. Dark9:16 PM

    Back at your car by 8:58 PM — 18 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

  4. Leave by 7:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
    2. Sunset8:41 PM
    3. Head back8:56 PM
    4. At your car9:56 PM
    5. Dark9:16 PM

    Back at your car by 9:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 380 ft climb · 129 min of walking

  5. Leave by 7:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
    2. Sunset8:41 PM
    3. Head back8:56 PM
    4. At your car9:59 PM
    5. Dark9:16 PM

    Back at your car by 9:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 123 min of walking

  6. Leave by 8:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead8:17 PM
    2. Sunset8:40 PM
    3. Head back8:55 PM
    4. At your car8:59 PM
    5. Dark9:16 PM

    Back at your car by 8:59 PM — 17 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

  7. Burke-Gilman Trail 0.1 mi away

    Leave by 8:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead8:03 PM
    2. Sunset8:41 PM
    3. Head back8:56 PM
    4. At your car9:19 PM
    5. Dark9:17 PM

    Back at your car by 9:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 41 min of walking

  8. Leave by 6:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
    2. Sunset8:41 PM
    3. Head back8:56 PM
    4. At your car10:29 PM
    5. Dark9:16 PM

    Back at your car by 10:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 186 min of walking

  9. Leave by 7:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:48 PM
    2. Sunset8:41 PM
    3. Head back8:56 PM
    4. At your car9:17 PM
    5. Dark9:16 PM

    Back at your car by 9:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 53 min of walking

  10. Leave by 8:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead8:06 PM
    2. Sunset8:41 PM
    3. Head back8:56 PM
    4. At your car9:15 PM
    5. Dark9:16 PM

    Back at your car by 9:15 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 34 min of walking

  11. 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. Dark9:16 PM

    Back at your car by 9:08 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking

  12. 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. Dark9:16 PM

    Back at your car by 9:08 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking