Sunset hikes near Alder, wa

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. Secret Valley Equestrian Trail 15 mi away

   Leave by 7:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Head back8:00 PM
   4. At your car8:03 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:03 PM — 13 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 7 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. King Creek Road & Sf 757 Road Loop 16.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car9:58 PM
   5. Dark8:16 PM

   Back at your car by 9:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1140 ft climb · 272 min of walking

3. East Gate Extension 17.5 mi away

   Be there by 7:25 PM

   1. Be there7:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Dark8:17 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. 30th Infantry Rgmt 18.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:01 PM — 16 min before dark.

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

5. Rice Kandle Road South Loop 18.1 mi away

   Be there by 7:25 PM

   1. Be there7:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Dark8:17 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Recondo Road & Rice Kandle Road South 19.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car10:17 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 10:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.6 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 275 min of walking

7. Patterson Road East 20.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car9:59 PM
   5. Dark8:16 PM

   Back at your car by 9:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.9 mi to the viewpoint · 760 ft climb · 261 min of walking

8. Fast & The Curious 22.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:25 PM

   1. Be there7:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Dark8:16 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:16 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. 15 Infantry Regiment Road 22.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 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 walking

10. Lewis Lake & 96th Avenue South 22.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:57 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car9:24 PM
    5. Dark8:17 PM

    Back at your car by 9:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 172 min of walking

11. McMillin Reservoir Number 1-North–McMillin Reservoir Number Two, 4 lakes 22.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:24 PM
    5. Dark8:16 PM

    Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 49 min of walking

12. Rainier View Point in Tehaleh via Trilogy Loop Trail 23.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:23 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:02 PM
    5. Dark8:16 PM

    Back at your car by 8:02 PM — 14 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking