Sunset hikes near American Lake Garden Tract, 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. American Lake & Camp Murray Fitness Trail 1.6 mi away

   Be there by 6:51 PM

   1. Be there6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Dark7:42 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:42 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. 15 Infantry Regiment Road 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 7:37 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walking

3. Porter Woods 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:36 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 7:36 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

4. Chambers Lake–Johnsons Marsh Road, 4 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car9:54 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 9:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.0 mi to the viewpoint · 294 min of walking

5. Fox Avenue & Meriwether Trail 3.5 mi away

   Be there by 6:52 PM

   1. Be there6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Dark7:42 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:42 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Fort Steilacoom Park Trail 4.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 7:28 PM — 14 min before dark.

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

7. 30th Infantry Rgmt 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car7:27 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 7:27 PM — 15 min before dark.

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

8. Water Flume Trail 5.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 72 min of walking

9. Fitch Hill 5.7 mi away

   Leave by 4:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car10:01 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 10:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.1 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 309 min of walking

10. King Hill 5.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car8:23 PM
    5. Dark7:42 PM

    Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 112 min of walking

11. Rice Kandle Road South 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car7:27 PM
    5. Dark7:42 PM

    Back at your car by 7:27 PM — 14 min before dark.

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

12. Lambert Hill 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car7:41 PM
    5. Dark7:42 PM

    Back at your car by 7:41 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking