Sunset hikes near Lakewood, 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. Fort Steilacoom Park Trail 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car8:03 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:03 PM — 15 min before dark.

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

2. Water Flume Trail 2.6 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

3. Waughop Lake–The Big One, 3 sights 2.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:26 PM

   1. Be there7:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Dark8:18 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:18 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Lake Louise 2.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:26 PM

   1. Be there7:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Dark8:18 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:18 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Chambers Creek Reservoir–Chambers Creek Reservoir Dam, 3 lakes 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car8:06 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:06 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

6. Porter Woods 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:10 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

7. American Lake & Camp Murray Fitness Trail 4.6 mi away

   Be there by 7:26 PM

   1. Be there7:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Dark8:18 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:18 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Scott Pierson Trail 5.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

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

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

9. Fox Avenue & Meriwether Trail 5.6 mi away

   Be there by 7:26 PM

   1. Be there7:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Dark8:18 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:18 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. 30th Infantry Rgmt 6.2 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

11. 15 Infantry Regiment Road 6.6 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

12. Western Border Trail & Wetland Loop Trail 4 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

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