AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near Elk Plain, 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.

6 of 12 spots
  1. East Gate Extension 1 mi away

    Be there by 7:25 PM

    1. Be there7:25 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Dark8:17 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:17 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  2. East Gate Extension via Rice Kandle Road South 2 mi away

    Leave by 6:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car9:21 PM
    5. Dark8:17 PM

    Back at your car by 9:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 162 min of walking

  3. Secret Valley Equestrian Trail 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:30 PM
    5. Dark8:17 PM

    Back at your car by 8:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 min of walking

  4. 30th Infantry Rgmt 4.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:25 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car8:01 PM
    5. Dark8:17 PM

    Back at your car by 8:01 PM — 16 min before dark.

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

  5. Bresemann Forest–Little Spanaway Lake, 3 beaches 5.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:23 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car8:03 PM
    5. Dark8:17 PM

    Back at your car by 8:03 PM — 14 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  6. Little Spanaway Lake–South Beach, 3 beaches 5.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:23 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car8:03 PM
    5. Dark8:17 PM

    Back at your car by 8:03 PM — 14 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  7. Recondo Road via 15 Infantry Regiment Road 5.6 mi away

    Be there by 7:26 PM

    1. Be there7:26 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Dark8:17 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:17 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  8. Recondo Road & Rice Kandle Road South 3.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:08 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car10:17 PM
    5. Dark8:17 PM

    Back at your car by 10:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.6 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 275 min of walking

  9. Chambers Lake–Johnsons Marsh Road, 4 sights 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 4:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car10:28 PM
    5. Dark8:17 PM

    Back at your car by 10:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.0 mi to the viewpoint · 294 min of walking

  10. Pipeline Trail 9 mi away

    Leave by 7:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car8:06 PM
    5. Dark8:17 PM

    Back at your car by 8:06 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  11. Lambert Hill 10.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car8:57 PM
    5. Dark8:17 PM

    Back at your car by 8:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 112 min of walking

  12. King Hill 10.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car8:57 PM
    5. Dark8:17 PM

    Back at your car by 8:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 112 min of walking