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 6:46 PM

   1. Be there6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Dark7:36 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:36 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Schwanze Lake & Frog Pond 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Head back7:21 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   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

3. Frog Pond 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Head back7:21 PM
   4. At your car8:03 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Horseshoe Lake 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Head back7:21 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 73 min of walking

5. Erickson Pond & North Creek Greenway 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Head back7:21 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   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

6. Innisfree Lake 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Head back7:21 PM
   4. At your car7:41 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 40 min of walking

7. East Lake–Cobblestone Lake, 3 lakes 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Head back7:21 PM
   4. At your car7:30 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 7:30 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

8. Cobblestone Lake 1 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Head back7:21 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 44 min of walking

9. Katie Pond via Cherryview Path 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Head back7:21 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

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

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 68 min of walking

10. Morningview Pond 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:06 PM
    3. Head back7:21 PM
    4. At your car7:58 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

    Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 73 min of walking

11. Valley Lake Park Beach 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:06 PM
    3. Head back7:21 PM
    4. At your car7:58 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

    Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 73 min of walking

12. Valley Lake & Valley Lake Park Beach 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:06 PM
    3. Head back7:21 PM
    4. At your car7:58 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

    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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