Sunset hikes near Mock City, 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. Lewis Lake & 96th Avenue South 1 mi away

   Leave by 5:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car9:22 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 9:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 172 min of walking

2. 2nd Division Range Road 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car9:56 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 9:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.8 mi to the viewpoint · 233 min of walking

3. 15 Infantry Regiment Road 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:00 PM — 15 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

4. Lambert Hill 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

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

   Back at your car by 8:13 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking

5. King Hill 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:07 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walking

6. 96th Avenue South 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car9:37 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 9:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.9 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 202 min of walking

7. Nisqually River Bridge & Prairie Line Trail 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 34 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Fagan Lake–Solberg Lake, 5 lakes 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car10:10 PM
   5. Dark8:16 PM

   Back at your car by 10:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.3 mi to the viewpoint · 257 min of walking

9. Solberg Lake–McKenzie Lake, 3 lakes 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car8:39 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 79 min of walking

10. Prairie Line Trail 2.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car8:02 PM
    5. Dark8:15 PM

    Back at your car by 8:02 PM — 13 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

11. Rollover Hill–Geszvain Loop, 6 sights 5.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:37 PM
    5. Dark8:16 PM

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

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 80 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Fitch Hill 5.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car8:44 PM
    5. Dark8:16 PM

    Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 93 min of walking