Sunset hikes near Frederickson, 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. East Gate Extension 4.9 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. Pipeline Trail 5.9 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

3. East Gate Extension via Rice Kandle Road South 6 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

4. Secret Valley Equestrian Trail 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Head back8:00 PM
   4. At your car8:03 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:03 PM — 13 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 7 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Bresemann Forest–Little Spanaway Lake, 3 beaches 5.5 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 5.5 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. 30th Infantry Rgmt 7.2 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

8. McMillin Reservoir Number 1-North–McMillin Reservoir Number Two, 4 lakes 7.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Head back8:00 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark8:16 PM

   Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 49 min of walking

9. 15 Infantry Regiment Road 9.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:02 PM — 16 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

10. Fast & The Curious 10.2 mi away

    Be there by 7:25 PM

    1. Be there7:25 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Dark8:16 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:16 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Water Flume Trail 10.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car8:37 PM
    5. Dark8:17 PM

    Back at your car by 8:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 72 min of walking

12. Western Border Trail & Wetland Loop Trail 10.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:19 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car8:08 PM
    5. Dark8:17 PM

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

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint