Sunset hikes near Lakeview, 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. Water Flume Trail 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car8:35 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 72 min of walking

2. 15 Infantry Regiment Road 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:10 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walking

3. Porter Woods 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:08 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

4. Fort Steilacoom Park Trail 4.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark8:16 PM

   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

5. 30th Infantry Rgmt 4.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   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

6. American Lake & Camp Murray Fitness Trail 5 mi away

   Be there by 7:24 PM

   1. Be there7:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Dark8:16 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Snake Lake & Scott Pierson Trail 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car9:09 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   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

8. Scott Pierson Trail 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car8:35 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 74 min of walking

9. Fox Avenue & Meriwether Trail 6.5 mi away

   Be there by 7:24 PM

   1. Be there7:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Dark8:16 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Western Border Trail & Wetland Loop Trail 3.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car8:06 PM
    5. Dark8:15 PM

    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

11. Grandview Viewpoint–Soundview Viewpoint Loop, 4 viewpoints 5.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car8:06 PM
    5. Dark8:16 PM

    Back at your car by 8:06 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walking

12. Grandview Viewpoint–East Slope Viewpoint, 6 sights 5.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car8:02 PM
    5. Dark8:16 PM

    Back at your car by 8:02 PM — 14 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking