Sunset hikes near Auburn, 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 of 12 spots
  1. Leave by 6:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:33 PM
    5. Dark8:16 PM

    Back at your car by 8:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 66 min of walking

  2. Leave by 7:17 PM

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

    Back at your car by 8:07 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walking

  3. Lake Tapps & Sex Cove 4.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:04 PM
    5. Dark8:16 PM

    Back at your car by 8:04 PM — 12 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

  4. Lake Youngs Trail 9.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:12 PM
    5. Dark8:16 PM

    Back at your car by 8:12 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 25 min of walking

  5. Lake Youngs 10 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

  6. Soos Creek Trail 7.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:36 PM
    5. Dark8:16 PM

    Back at your car by 8:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 73 min of walking

  7. Leave by 7:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:05 PM
    5. Dark8:16 PM

    Back at your car by 8:05 PM — 12 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

  8. Leave by 7:02 PM

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

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

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 46 min of walking

  9. Leave by 7:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:22 PM
    5. Dark8:16 PM

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

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 46 min of walking

  10. Foothills Trail 8.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:19 PM
    5. Dark8:16 PM

    Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 38 min of walking

  11. 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. Lake to Sound Trail 12.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car8:20 PM
    5. Dark8:17 PM

    Back at your car by 8:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 41 min of walking

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