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. May Creek–May Creek Viewpoint, 4 groves 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 46 min of walking

2. Cedar River & Cedar River Natural Area Beach via Cedar River Trail 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:40 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:40 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 26 min of walking

3. Cedar River 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 31 min of walking

4. Thomas Teasdale to Cascade Park Trail 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:41 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:41 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 30 min of walking

5. May Creek Natural Area–Lake Washington, 4 beaches 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 34 min of walking

6. Highlands Trail 4 mi away

   Leave by 6:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:30 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:30 PM — 14 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking

7. Wilderness Cliffs Viewpoint–De Leo Wall Viewpoint, 9 sights 4.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:32 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:32 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

8. De Leo Wall Viewpoint–Cross Town Trail, 6 sights 4.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:32 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:32 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

9. Doughty Falls–China Creek Open Space, 9 sights 4.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 42 min of walking

10. Marshall's Hill–China Creek Open Space, 3 groves 4.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car7:43 PM
    5. Dark7:43 PM

    Back at your car by 7:43 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 42 min of walking

11. Long View Peak–China Creek Open Space, 9 sights 4.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car7:43 PM
    5. Dark7:43 PM

    Back at your car by 7:43 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 42 min of walking

12. China Creek Open Space–Cougar Access Trail, 7 sights 4.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car7:35 PM
    5. Dark7:43 PM

    Back at your car by 7:35 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 18 min of walking

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