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. Burke-Gilman Trail & Tolt Pipeline Trail via Sammamish River Trail 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Viewing Platform–North Creek Trail, 3 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM — 13 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

3. Tolt Pipeline Trail & Woodinville Valley Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Burke-Gilman Trail 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car8:20 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. South Norway Hill Park–North Creek Trail, 3 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 5:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car9:35 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 9:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.1 mi to the viewpoint · 199 min of walking

6. Totem Lake Viewing Point–Totem Lake, 6 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 67 min of walking

7. Wetland Overlook & Tolt Pipeline Trail 4.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car8:58 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. South Irrigation Lake & Tolt Pipeline Trail 4.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car9:02 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 9:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. South Irrigation Lake & Tolt Pipeline Trail 6 mi away

   Leave by 5:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car10:14 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 10:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. Stormwater Pond–Adair Creek Trail, 3 sights 6 mi away

    Leave by 6:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:41 PM
    3. Head back7:56 PM
    4. At your car8:43 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. Redmond Reservoir–Collin Creek Trail, 4 sights 6 mi away

    Leave by 6:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:41 PM
    3. Head back7:56 PM
    4. At your car8:43 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. North Irrigation Lake–South Irrigation Lake, 3 lakes 6 mi away

    Leave by 6:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
    2. Sunset7:41 PM
    3. Head back7:56 PM
    4. At your car8:43 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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