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. East Duwamish Greenbelt–Lewis Park, 3 groves 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 8:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:17 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Head back8:56 PM
   4. At your car9:02 PM
   5. Dark9:16 PM

   Back at your car by 9:02 PM — 14 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

2. Westcrest Park Viewpoint–Duwamish River, 3 sights 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 8:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:15 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Head back8:56 PM
   4. At your car9:01 PM
   5. Dark9:16 PM

   Back at your car by 9:01 PM — 15 min before dark.

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

3. Winter Pond & West Duwamish Greenbelt Trail 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 8:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:19 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Head back8:56 PM
   4. At your car8:57 PM
   5. Dark9:16 PM

   Back at your car by 8:57 PM — 19 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walking

4. Lewis Park–Lake Washington, 5 viewpoints 3.8 mi away

   Leave by 8:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:18 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Head back8:56 PM
   4. At your car9:00 PM
   5. Dark9:16 PM

   Back at your car by 9:00 PM — 16 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking

5. Upper Luther Burbank Park–Gallager Hill Open Space, 7 groves 4.8 mi away

   Leave by 8:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:17 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Head back8:56 PM
   4. At your car9:00 PM
   5. Dark9:16 PM

   Back at your car by 9:00 PM — 17 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking

6. Lake to Sound Trail 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:48 PM
   2. Sunset8:40 PM
   3. Head back8:55 PM
   4. At your car9:25 PM
   5. Dark9:16 PM

   Back at your car by 9:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 61 min of walking

7. Salmon Creek Ravine Park 4.6 mi away

   Leave by 8:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:18 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Head back8:56 PM
   4. At your car8:58 PM
   5. Dark9:16 PM

   Back at your car by 8:58 PM — 18 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

8. Alder Creek Natural Area–Lake Washington, 10 sights 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 8:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:15 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Head back8:56 PM
   4. At your car9:00 PM
   5. Dark9:16 PM

   Back at your car by 9:00 PM — 17 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walking

9. 3001 E Madison Park–Lake Washington, 11 sights 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 8:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:06 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Head back8:56 PM
   4. At your car9:09 PM
   5. Dark9:16 PM

   Back at your car by 9:09 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 29 min of walking

10. Lake Union–Lake Washington Ship Canal, 4 lakes 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 8:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead8:12 PM
    2. Sunset8:41 PM
    3. Head back8:56 PM
    4. At your car9:06 PM
    5. Dark9:17 PM

    Back at your car by 9:06 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

11. Lookout–Washington Park Arboretum Beach, 3 beaches 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:57 PM
    2. Sunset8:41 PM
    3. Head back8:56 PM
    4. At your car9:21 PM
    5. Dark9:16 PM

    Back at your car by 9:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 49 min of walking

12. Capehart Forest–Freedom Grove, 4 beaches 8.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:53 PM
    2. Sunset8:41 PM
    3. Head back8:56 PM
    4. At your car9:27 PM
    5. Dark9:17 PM

    Back at your car by 9:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 59 min of walking

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