Sunset hikes near Fern Hill, 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.
This week’s evenings
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Water Flume Trail 3 mi away
Leave by 6:48 PM
- Leave trailhead6:48 PM
- Sunset7:44 PM
- Head back7:59 PM
- At your car8:35 PM
- Dark8:15 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 72 min of walking
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Pipeline Trail 3.2 mi away
Leave by 7:18 PM
- Leave trailhead7:18 PM
- Sunset7:44 PM
- Head back7:59 PM
- At your car8:04 PM
- Dark8:15 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:04 PM — 11 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Western Border Trail & Wetland Loop Trail 2.5 mi away
Leave by 7:17 PM
- Leave trailhead7:17 PM
- Sunset7:44 PM
- Head back7:59 PM
- At your car8:06 PM
- Dark8:15 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:06 PM — 10 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Snake Lake & Scott Pierson Trail 5.5 mi away
Leave by 6:13 PM
- Leave trailhead6:13 PM
- Sunset7:44 PM
- Head back7:59 PM
- At your car9:09 PM
- Dark8:15 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 9:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 141 min of walking
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30th Infantry Rgmt 6 mi away
Leave by 7:23 PM
- Leave trailhead7:23 PM
- Sunset7:44 PM
- Head back7:59 PM
- At your car7:59 PM
- Dark8:15 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:59 PM — 15 min before dark.
0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Scott Pierson Trail 6.3 mi away
Leave by 6:36 PM
- Leave trailhead6:36 PM
- Sunset7:44 PM
- Head back7:59 PM
- At your car8:46 PM
- Dark8:15 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 95 min of walking
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15 Infantry Regiment Road 6.6 mi away
Leave by 7:13 PM
- Leave trailhead7:13 PM
- Sunset7:44 PM
- Head back7:59 PM
- At your car8:10 PM
- Dark8:15 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:10 PM — 6 min before dark.
0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walking
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Little Spanaway Lake–South Beach, 3 beaches 4.2 mi away
Leave by 7:21 PM
- Leave trailhead7:21 PM
- Sunset7:44 PM
- Head back7:59 PM
- At your car8:01 PM
- Dark8:15 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:01 PM — 14 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Bresemann Forest–Little Spanaway Lake, 3 beaches 4.2 mi away
Leave by 7:21 PM
- Leave trailhead7:21 PM
- Sunset7:44 PM
- Head back7:59 PM
- At your car8:01 PM
- Dark8:15 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:01 PM — 14 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Leave by 7:12 PM
- Leave trailhead7:12 PM
- Sunset7:44 PM
- Head back7:59 PM
- At your car8:12 PM
- Dark8:15 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:12 PM — 3 min before dark.
0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 25 min of walking
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Porter Woods 5.6 mi away
Leave by 7:15 PM
- Leave trailhead7:15 PM
- Sunset7:44 PM
- Head back7:59 PM
- At your car8:08 PM
- Dark8:15 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:08 PM — 7 min before dark.
0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking
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Fort Steilacoom Park Trail 8.3 mi away
Leave by 7:23 PM
- Leave trailhead7:23 PM
- Sunset7:44 PM
- Head back7:59 PM
- At your car8:01 PM
- Dark8:16 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:01 PM — 15 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint