Sunset hikes near East Olympia, 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. Chehalis Western Trail 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Head back8:02 PM
   4. At your car8:42 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 79 min of walking

2. Chambers Lake–Rotary Trail Viewpoint, 3 lakes 2 mi away

   Leave by 7:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Head back8:02 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 42 min of walking

3. Rotary Trail Viewpoint & Smith Lake via Chehalis Western Trail 2 mi away

   Leave by 7:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Head back8:02 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 · 52 min of walking

4. Fort Lewis Paved Road 5.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Head back8:02 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 · 5 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Deep Lake–Millersylvania State Park Beach, 4 sights 5.6 mi away

   Be there by 7:27 PM

   1. Be there7:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Dark8:19 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:19 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Karen Fraser Woodland Trail 4.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Head back8:02 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:05 PM — 14 min before dark.

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

7. Plaza Redwood–Dmiller Lake, 3 sights 5 mi away

   Leave by 7:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Head back8:02 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:08 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

8. Indian Creek Cottonwood–Plaza Redwood, 4 trees 5 mi away

   Leave by 7:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Head back8:02 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:08 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

9. I 5 Trail 5.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Head back8:02 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 34 min of walking

10. Rollover Hill–Geszvain Loop, 6 sights 9.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car8:39 PM
    5. Dark8:18 PM

    Back at your car by 8:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 80 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Hawks Prairie Trail 10.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:47 PM
    3. Head back8:02 PM
    4. At your car8:31 PM
    5. Dark8:18 PM

    Back at your car by 8:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 56 min of walking

12. Telephone Of The Wind–Ellis Cove Fir, 3 sights 7.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
    2. Sunset7:47 PM
    3. Head back8:02 PM
    4. At your car8:35 PM
    5. Dark8:19 PM

    Back at your car by 8:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 63 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

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