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.
This week’s evenings
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East Lake–Cobblestone Lake, 3 lakes 3.2 mi away
Leave by 6:38 PM
- Leave trailhead6:38 PM
- Sunset7:06 PM
- Head back7:21 PM
- At your car7:30 PM
- Dark7:35 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:30 PM — 6 min before dark.
0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking
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Katie Pond via Cherryview Path 0 mi away
Leave by 6:13 PM
- Leave trailhead6:13 PM
- Sunset7:06 PM
- Head back7:21 PM
- At your car7:56 PM
- Dark7:35 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 68 min of walking
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Morningview Pond 0 mi away
Leave by 6:10 PM
- Leave trailhead6:10 PM
- Sunset7:06 PM
- Head back7:21 PM
- At your car7:58 PM
- Dark7:35 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 73 min of walking
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Valley Lake Park Beach 0 mi away
Leave by 6:10 PM
- Leave trailhead6:10 PM
- Sunset7:06 PM
- Head back7:21 PM
- At your car7:58 PM
- Dark7:35 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 73 min of walking
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Valley Lake & Valley Lake Park Beach 0 mi away
Leave by 6:12 PM
- Leave trailhead6:12 PM
- Sunset7:06 PM
- Head back7:21 PM
- At your car7:58 PM
- Dark7:35 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 70 min of walking
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Crabapple 1.2 mi away
Leave by 6:43 PM
- Leave trailhead6:43 PM
- Sunset7:06 PM
- Head back7:21 PM
- At your car7:25 PM
- Dark7:35 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:25 PM — 11 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking
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Long Lake–Galaxie Park Lake, 3 lakes 6.1 mi away
Be there by 6:46 PM
- Be there6:46 PM
- Sunset7:07 PM
- Dark7:36 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:36 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Empire Lake & Farm Loop 5.2 mi away
Be there by 6:46 PM
- Be there6:46 PM
- Sunset7:06 PM
- Dark7:35 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:35 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Wetland Loop 5.8 mi away
Leave by 6:32 PM
- Leave trailhead6:32 PM
- Sunset7:06 PM
- Head back7:21 PM
- At your car7:35 PM
- Dark7:35 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:35 PM — 0 min before dark.
0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Lone Rock Loop 5.8 mi away
Leave by 6:31 PM
- Leave trailhead6:31 PM
- Sunset7:06 PM
- Head back7:21 PM
- At your car7:35 PM
- Dark7:35 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:35 PM — 0 min before dark.
0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 29 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Horseshoe Lake 4.5 mi away
Leave by 6:10 PM
- Leave trailhead6:10 PM
- Sunset7:06 PM
- Head back7:21 PM
- At your car7:57 PM
- Dark7:35 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 73 min of walking
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Erickson Pond & North Creek Greenway 5.9 mi away
Leave by 6:01 PM
- Leave trailhead6:01 PM
- Sunset7:06 PM
- Head back7:21 PM
- At your car8:05 PM
- Dark7:35 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 89 min of walking