Sunset hikes near Artondale, 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. Cushman Trail 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car8:09 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:09 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Sweet Alice apple & Sehmel Perimeter Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Head back8:02 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:07 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 12 min of walking

3. Scott Pierson Trail 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 74 min of walking

4. Snake Lake & Scott Pierson Trail 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car9:11 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 9:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 141 min of walking

5. Grandview Viewpoint–Soundview Viewpoint Loop, 4 viewpoints 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:08 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walking

6. Grandview Viewpoint & Lone Fir Loop via Soundview Trail 6.8 mi away

   Be there by 7:26 PM

   1. Be there7:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Dark8:18 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:18 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Butterworth Reservoir–Still Harbor Shore Road, 3 sights 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Head back8:02 PM
   4. At your car8:53 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 106 min of walking

8. Sehmel Perimeter Trail 3.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Head back8:02 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 44 min of walking

9. Lone Fir via Soundview Trail 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

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

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Crescent Lake 5.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car8:28 PM
    5. Dark8:18 PM

    Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 53 min of walking

11. Fort Steilacoom Park Trail 9.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:25 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car8:03 PM
    5. Dark8:18 PM

    Back at your car by 8:03 PM — 15 min before dark.

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

12. Indian Point 9.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car8:07 PM
    5. Dark8:18 PM

    Back at your car by 8:07 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint