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. Seattle City Light Viewpoint–Swans Mill Pond, 5 sights 1 mi away

   Leave by 7:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:54 PM
   2. Sunset8:39 PM
   3. Head back8:54 PM
   4. At your car9:19 PM
   5. Dark9:15 PM

   Back at your car by 9:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 49 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Moss Lake & Loop Trail 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:55 PM
   2. Sunset8:39 PM
   3. Head back8:54 PM
   4. At your car9:18 PM
   5. Dark9:15 PM

   Back at your car by 9:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 48 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Crazy 8's & Loop Trail 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:41 PM
   2. Sunset8:39 PM
   3. Head back8:54 PM
   4. At your car9:28 PM
   5. Dark9:15 PM

   Back at your car by 9:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 72 min of walking

4. Sadie Falls & Moss Lake via Swan Loop Road 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:55 PM
   2. Sunset8:39 PM
   3. Head back8:54 PM
   4. At your car9:18 PM
   5. Dark9:15 PM

   Back at your car by 9:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 48 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Swan Loop Road 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:39 PM
   2. Sunset8:39 PM
   3. Head back8:54 PM
   4. At your car9:34 PM
   5. Dark9:15 PM

   Back at your car by 9:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 80 min of walking

6. Cherry Creek Falls Trail 2.2 mi away

   Be there by 8:20 PM

   1. Be there8:20 PM
   2. Sunset8:40 PM
   3. Dark9:15 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 9:15 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Creekside Trail 2.2 mi away

   Be there by 8:20 PM

   1. Be there8:20 PM
   2. Sunset8:40 PM
   3. Dark9:15 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 9:15 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Pipeline Trail 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
   2. Sunset8:40 PM
   3. Head back8:55 PM
   4. At your car9:35 PM
   5. Dark9:15 PM

   Back at your car by 9:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 86 min of walking

9. Platts Lookout–Lake Margaret, 3 summits 2.8 mi away

   Be there by 8:20 PM

   1. Be there8:20 PM
   2. Sunset8:40 PM
   3. Dark9:15 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 9:15 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Burnt Cedar 3.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:47 PM
    2. Sunset8:40 PM
    3. Head back8:55 PM
    4. At your car9:20 PM
    5. Dark9:16 PM

    Back at your car by 9:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 58 min of walking

11. East Griffin Creek Road Northeast 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:44 PM
    2. Sunset8:39 PM
    3. Head back8:54 PM
    4. At your car9:30 PM
    5. Dark9:15 PM

    Back at your car by 9:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 71 min of walking

12. Upper Cherry Creek Falls via Stossel Creek Road Northeast 4.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:43 PM
    2. Sunset8:40 PM
    3. Head back8:55 PM
    4. At your car9:25 PM
    5. Dark9:15 PM

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

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 67 min of walking

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