Sunset hikes near Meridian, 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. Floyd Cove Reservoir–North 27th Place, 3 sights 1.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:27 PM

   1. Be there7:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Dark8:18 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Butterworth Reservoir–Floyd Cove Reservoir, 4 sights 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Head back8:02 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 47 min of walking

3. West 37th Place 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Head back8:02 PM
   4. At your car8:03 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

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

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

4. West 37th Street 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Head back8:02 PM
   4. At your car8:03 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

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

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

5. North 20th Avenue 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Head back8:02 PM
   4. At your car8:03 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

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

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

6. Fitch Hill & 9th Infantry Road 10.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car9:43 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 9:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 207 min of walking

7. Fox Avenue & Meriwether Trail 10.3 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. Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge Viewpoint & Sequalitchew Canyon Trail 7.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Head back8:02 PM
   4. At your car8:15 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:15 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 27 min of walking

9. Sequalitchew Canyon Trail 7.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Head back8:02 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walking

10. Old Fort Lake 8.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
    2. Sunset7:47 PM
    3. Head back8:02 PM
    4. At your car8:14 PM
    5. Dark8:18 PM

    Back at your car by 8:14 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking

11. Haleys Lagoon 7.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
    2. Sunset7:47 PM
    3. Head back8:02 PM
    4. At your car8:10 PM
    5. Dark8:19 PM

    Back at your car by 8:10 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 18 min of walking

12. Grandview Viewpoint–Soundview Viewpoint Loop, 4 viewpoints 9.7 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. Dark8:18 PM

    Back at your car by 8:08 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walking