Sunset hikes near Hillside, 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. American Lake & Camp Murray Fitness Trail 0.6 mi away

   Be there by 6:51 PM

   1. Be there6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Dark7:42 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:42 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Fox Avenue & Meriwether Trail 1.5 mi away

   Be there by 6:52 PM

   1. Be there6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Dark7:42 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:42 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Fitch Hill 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car10:01 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 10:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.1 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 309 min of walking

4. King Hill 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car8:50 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 8:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 166 min of walking

5. Sequalitchew Lake 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 7:28 PM — 15 min before dark.

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

6. Cramer Woods & Sequalitchew Lake 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:30 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 7:30 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

7. 15 Infantry Regiment Road 4.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 7:28 PM — 15 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

8. Fort Steilacoom Park Trail 4.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 7:28 PM — 14 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Lambert Hill 5.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:41 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 7:41 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking

10. 2nd Division Range Road 5.6 mi away

    Leave by 4:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:56 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car9:24 PM
    5. Dark7:42 PM

    Back at your car by 9:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.8 mi to the viewpoint · 233 min of walking

11. Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge Viewpoint & Sequalitchew Canyon Trail 4.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car7:41 PM
    5. Dark7:43 PM

    Back at your car by 7:41 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 27 min of walking

12. Sequalitchew Canyon Trail 4.9 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