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. Columbia Riverfront Renaissance Trail 1.6 mi away

   Be there by 7:25 PM

   1. Be there7:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Dark8:15 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:15 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Marine Drive Trail 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Head back8:00 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking

3. Burnt Bridge Creek Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Head back8:00 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:07 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walking

4. Burnt Bridge Creek Greenway & Burnt Bridge Creek Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Head back8:00 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking

5. Padden Parkway Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking

6. I-205 Multi-Use Path 3.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:11 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 23 min of walking

7. Alderwood Trail via Glenn L. Jackson Memorial Bridge 3.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 27 min of walking

8. Ellen Davis Sunset Point & Ellen Davis Trail 3.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Head back8:00 PM
   4. At your car8:18 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 42 min of walking

9. Burnt Bridge Creek Trail via Ellen Davis Trail 4 mi away

   Be there by 7:25 PM

   1. Be there7:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Dark8:15 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:15 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. H.J. Biddle Nature Preserve–Water Wheel, 5 lakes 4.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car8:03 PM
    5. Dark8:15 PM

    Back at your car by 8:03 PM — 12 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Lauretta Norene Forest Preserve 6.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:13 PM
    5. Dark8:15 PM

    Back at your car by 8:13 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walking

12. Mays Lake & Wheels to Wings Trail via Marine Drive Trail 4.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car8:22 PM
    5. Dark8:15 PM

    Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 46 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

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