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. Long Lake–Galaxie Park Lake, 3 lakes 2.6 mi away

   Be there by 6:44 PM

   1. Be there6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Dark7:34 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:34 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Schwanze Lake & Frog Pond 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 84 min of walking

3. Valley Lake & Valley Lake Park Beach 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Head back7:20 PM
   4. At your car7:39 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 7:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 43 min of walking

4. Frog Pond 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 85 min of walking

5. Horseshoe Lake 1 mi away

   Leave by 6:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car7:55 PM
   5. Dark7:33 PM

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

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 73 min of walking

6. Erickson Pond & North Creek Greenway 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark7:33 PM

   Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 89 min of walking

7. Innisfree Lake 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Head back7:20 PM
   4. At your car7:40 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 7:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 40 min of walking

8. East Lake–Cobblestone Lake, 3 lakes 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 7:28 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

9. Cobblestone Lake 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Head back7:20 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 7:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 44 min of walking

10. Katie Pond via Cherryview Path 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car7:54 PM
    5. Dark7:33 PM

    Back at your car by 7:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 68 min of walking

11. Morningview Pond 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car7:56 PM
    5. Dark7:33 PM

    Back at your car by 7:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 73 min of walking

12. Valley Lake Park Beach 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car7:56 PM
    5. Dark7:33 PM

    Back at your car by 7:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 73 min of walking

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