Sunset hikes near Cedar View, 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. Rainier View Point in Tehaleh via Trilogy Loop Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 7:28 PM — 13 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking

2. North Forest Park 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 7:28 PM — 13 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

3. Future Buckley - Bonney Lake Park & North Forest Park 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 36 min of walking

4. Connector Trail via Forest Loop Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 55 min of walking

5. Trilogy Loop Trail 3.6 mi away

   Be there by 6:50 PM

   1. Be there6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Dark7:41 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:41 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Fast & The Curious 3.9 mi away

   Be there by 6:50 PM

   1. Be there6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Dark7:41 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:41 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Orting Lake 3.9 mi away

   Be there by 6:50 PM

   1. Be there6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Dark7:41 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:41 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Lake Tapps Parkway Trail & Vista Ridge Trail 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:33 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 7:33 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walking

9. Vforce & Buckley Log Show via Foothills Trail 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 85 min of walking

10. Connector Trail & Heavy Nettle via Madrona Loop 3.5 mi away

    Leave by 4:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car9:19 PM
    5. Dark7:41 PM

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

    4.4 mi to the viewpoint · 430 ft climb · 234 min of walking

11. Lake Tapps & Sex Cove 5.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car7:29 PM
    5. Dark7:41 PM

    Back at your car by 7:29 PM — 12 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

12. Skookum Slope Mine & Queen Mine Cars & Cascade Junction to Wilkeson 5.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car7:31 PM
    5. Dark7:40 PM

    Back at your car by 7:31 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking