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. Lake to Sound Trail 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car7:47 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 7:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 41 min of walking

2. Westcrest Park Viewpoint–Duwamish River, 3 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car7:34 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 7:34 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Winter Pond & West Duwamish Greenbelt Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car7:29 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 7:29 PM — 15 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walking

4. Salmon Creek Ravine Park 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car7:41 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 7:41 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 31 min of walking

5. Maury Island Marine Park Viewpoint & Maury Island Marine Park Beach 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car7:55 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 53 min of walking

6. Bill's Trail & Shinglemill Creek Trail 6.9 mi away

   Be there by 6:54 PM

   1. Be there6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Dark7:44 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:44 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Maury Island Marine Park Beach 7.3 mi away

   Be there by 6:53 PM

   1. Be there6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Dark7:44 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:44 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Meadow Lake Pond–115th Bypass, 4 sights 8.1 mi away

   Be there by 6:54 PM

   1. Be there6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Dark7:44 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:44 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Mukai Pond–115th Bypass Loop, 7 sights 8.4 mi away

   Be there by 6:54 PM

   1. Be there6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Dark7:44 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:44 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Fir Hill Trail–Jack's Trail, 3 sights 8.6 mi away

    Be there by 6:54 PM

    1. Be there6:54 PM
    2. Sunset7:14 PM
    3. Dark7:44 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:44 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Borrow Pit Loop–Dump Run Loop, 5 sights 9.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
    2. Sunset7:14 PM
    3. Head back7:29 PM
    4. At your car7:38 PM
    5. Dark7:44 PM

    Back at your car by 7:38 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walking

12. East Duwamish Greenbelt–Lewis Park, 3 groves 8.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:13 PM
    3. Head back7:28 PM
    4. At your car7:34 PM
    5. Dark7:44 PM

    Back at your car by 7:34 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

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