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. Wetherill Nature Preserve–Lake Washington, 9 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Head back8:00 PM
   4. At your car8:18 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 39 min of walking

2. Upper Luther Burbank Park–Gallager Hill Open Space, 7 groves 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:04 PM — 13 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking

3. Sunset Ravine Neighborhood Park & Mercer Slough via I 90 Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Head back8:00 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 67 min of walking

4. 3001 E Madison Park–Lake Washington, 11 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Head back8:00 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 34 min of walking

5. Alder Creek Natural Area–Lake Washington, 10 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Head back8:00 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:07 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 15 min of walking

6. Mercer Slough & Lake-to-Lake Trail 3.3 mi away

   Be there by 7:25 PM

   1. Be there7:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Dark8:17 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:17 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Gallager Hill Open Space–Lake Washington, 4 lakes 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Head back8:00 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:01 PM — 15 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Coal Creek Natural Area–King County Neighborhood Trail System, 5 sights 5.5 mi away

   Be there by 7:25 PM

   1. Be there7:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Dark8:17 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:17 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. May Creek–May Creek Viewpoint, 4 groves 5.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Head back8:00 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

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

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

10. Northwest Bridle Trails Pond & 124th Avenue Northeast via Raven Trail 6.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:02 PM
    5. Dark8:17 PM

    Back at your car by 8:02 PM — 16 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Doughty Falls–China Creek Open Space, 9 sights 6.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:16 PM
    5. Dark8:17 PM

    Back at your car by 8:16 PM — 1 min before dark.

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

12. Marshall's Hill–China Creek Open Space, 3 groves 6.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:16 PM
    5. Dark8:17 PM

    Back at your car by 8:16 PM — 1 min before dark.

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

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