Sunset hikes near Mirror Lake, 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. Dwight D. Eisenhower Green Ash via BPA Trail 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 8:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:16 PM
   2. Sunset8:40 PM
   3. Head back8:55 PM
   4. At your car8:58 PM
   5. Dark9:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:58 PM — 17 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 7 min of walking

2. BPA Trail 1.6 mi away

   Be there by 8:20 PM

   1. Be there8:20 PM
   2. Sunset8:40 PM
   3. Dark9:15 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 9:15 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Stormwater Pond 187 via BPA Trail 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 8:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:15 PM
   2. Sunset8:40 PM
   3. Head back8:55 PM
   4. At your car8:58 PM
   5. Dark9:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:58 PM — 17 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 8 min of walking

4. Graffiti Rock–BPA Trail Viewpoint Loop, 6 lakes 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 8:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:02 PM
   2. Sunset8:40 PM
   3. Head back8:55 PM
   4. At your car9:12 PM
   5. Dark9:15 PM

   Back at your car by 9:12 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 35 min of walking

5. Panther Lake–Stormwater Pond 157, 4 lakes 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 8:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:14 PM
   2. Sunset8:40 PM
   3. Head back8:55 PM
   4. At your car9:00 PM
   5. Dark9:15 PM

   Back at your car by 9:00 PM — 15 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking

6. Maury Island Marine Park Beach 5.7 mi away

   Be there by 8:21 PM

   1. Be there8:21 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Dark9:16 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 9:16 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Maury Island Marine Park Viewpoint & Maury Island Marine Park Beach 6.1 mi away

   Be there by 8:21 PM

   1. Be there8:21 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Dark9:16 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 9:16 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Milton Interurban Trail 4.7 mi away

   Leave by 8:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:06 PM
   2. Sunset8:40 PM
   3. Head back8:55 PM
   4. At your car9:08 PM
   5. Dark9:15 PM

   Back at your car by 9:08 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. South 277th Corridor Trail 9.4 mi away

   Leave by 8:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:15 PM
   2. Sunset8:40 PM
   3. Head back8:55 PM
   4. At your car8:59 PM
   5. Dark9:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:59 PM — 16 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walking

10. Lake Tapps Parkway Trail & Vista Ridge Trail 9.6 mi away

    Leave by 8:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead8:12 PM
    2. Sunset8:39 PM
    3. Head back8:54 PM
    4. At your car9:02 PM
    5. Dark9:15 PM

    Back at your car by 9:02 PM — 13 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walking

11. Pipeline Trail 9.8 mi away

    Leave by 8:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead8:14 PM
    2. Sunset8:40 PM
    3. Head back8:55 PM
    4. At your car9:00 PM
    5. Dark9:15 PM

    Back at your car by 9:00 PM — 15 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Maury Island Natural Area Viewpoint–Dockton Park Beach, 3 beaches 7.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:46 PM
    2. Sunset8:41 PM
    3. Head back8:56 PM
    4. At your car9:24 PM
    5. Dark9:16 PM

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

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 62 min of walking