Sunset hikes near Fernwood, 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. Big Pond Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:39 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:39 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking

2. Wicks Lake & Fairview Lake 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 8:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 77 min of walking

3. Fairview Lake via Big Pond Trail 3 mi away

   Leave by 5:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car9:01 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 9:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 189 min of walking

4. Kriegler Lake 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car7:36 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:36 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Mishmash & Roller Coaster Loop 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:29 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:29 PM — 14 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

6. Donald Duck–Fusion Loop, 4 sights 6 mi away

   Leave by 6:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:38 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:38 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walking

7. Roller Coaster & Wild Hare Loop 6 mi away

   Leave by 6:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:38 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:38 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walking

8. Banner Slough–Capitulate Loop, 7 sights 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 61 min of walking

9. Donald Duck 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 52 min of walking

10. Deer Park Loop Cutoff Trail–Deer Park Loop Trail, 3 sights 7.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car7:29 PM
    5. Dark7:43 PM

    Back at your car by 7:29 PM — 15 min before dark.

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

11. BWS50 7.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:13 PM
    3. Head back7:28 PM
    4. At your car7:39 PM
    5. Dark7:43 PM

    Back at your car by 7:39 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 23 min of walking

12. Banner Loop–Electric Avenue, 4 sights 7.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car7:40 PM
    5. Dark7:43 PM

    Back at your car by 7:40 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 27 min of walking