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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Long Lake–Galaxie Park Lake, 3 lakes 1.8 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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Morningview Pond 1.9 mi away
Leave by 6:11 PM
- Leave trailhead6:11 PM
- Sunset7:07 PM
- Head back7:22 PM
- At your car7:58 PM
- Dark7:36 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 72 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Frog Swamp–Birch Pond, 3 lakes 2.6 mi away
Be there by 6:46 PM
- Be there6:46 PM
- Sunset7:06 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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Carlson Lake–Frog Swamp, 4 lakes 2.6 mi away
Leave by 6:31 PM
- Leave trailhead6:31 PM
- Sunset7:06 PM
- Head back7:21 PM
- At your car7:37 PM
- Dark7:35 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 31 min of walking
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Thomas Lake–Frog Swamp, 4 lakes 2.6 mi away
Leave by 6:44 PM
- Leave trailhead6:44 PM
- Sunset7:06 PM
- Head back7:21 PM
- At your car7:23 PM
- Dark7:35 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:23 PM — 12 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Treetop Trail 3.2 mi away
Leave by 6:35 PM
- Leave trailhead6:35 PM
- Sunset7:06 PM
- Head back7:21 PM
- At your car7:32 PM
- Dark7:35 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:32 PM — 3 min before dark.
0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walking
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Schwanze Lake & Frog Pond 3.3 mi away
Leave by 6:04 PM
- Leave trailhead6:04 PM
- Sunset7:06 PM
- Head back7:21 PM
- At your car8:02 PM
- Dark7:35 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 84 min of walking
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Wheaton Pond–Frog Swamp, 3 lakes 3.3 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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Alimagnet Lake 3.3 mi away
Leave by 6:13 PM
- Leave trailhead6:13 PM
- Sunset7:06 PM
- Head back7:21 PM
- At your car7:53 PM
- Dark7:36 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 65 min of walking
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North Creek Greenway 2.6 mi away
Leave by 6:13 PM
- Leave trailhead6:13 PM
- Sunset7:07 PM
- Head back7:22 PM
- At your car7:55 PM
- Dark7:36 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 66 min of walking
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Black 3.3 mi away
Leave by 6:12 PM
- Leave trailhead6:12 PM
- Sunset7:07 PM
- Head back7:22 PM
- At your car7:54 PM
- Dark7:36 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 66 min of walking
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Valley Lake & Valley Lake Park Beach 1.1 mi away
Leave by 6:24 PM
- Leave trailhead6:24 PM
- Sunset7:07 PM
- Head back7:22 PM
- At your car7:41 PM
- Dark7:36 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 43 min of walking