Sunset hikes near Maplewood, 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. Crescent Lake 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 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 · 70 ft climb · 53 min of walking

2. Cushman Trail 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:34 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 7:34 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Indian Point 4.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:32 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 7:32 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Borrow Pit Loop–Dump Run Loop, 5 sights 4.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:36 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 7:36 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walking

5. Mukai Pond–115th Bypass Loop, 7 sights 4.7 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

6. Fir Hill Trail–Jack's Trail, 3 sights 4.8 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

7. Meadow Lake Pond–115th Bypass, 4 sights 4.8 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

8. Mishmash & Roller Coaster Loop 5.7 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

9. Donald Duck–Fusion Loop, 4 sights 5.3 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

10. Roller Coaster & Wild Hare Loop 5.6 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

11. Banner Slough–Capitulate Loop, 7 sights 5.2 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

12. Sweet Alice apple & Sehmel Perimeter Trail 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car7:32 PM
    5. Dark7:43 PM

    Back at your car by 7:32 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 12 min of walking