Sunset hikes near Nisqually, 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. Fitch Hill 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Fort Lewis Paved Road Loop 3.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 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 · 150 ft climb · 26 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Power Lines Cuttoff & Walsh Loop via JBLM Boundary Trail 3.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 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 · 200 ft climb · 28 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Rollover Hill–Geszvain Loop, 6 sights 4.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 8:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. 2nd Division Range Road 4.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car9:24 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

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

   4.8 mi to the viewpoint · 233 min of walking

6. Lambert Hill 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car9:30 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 9:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.9 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 247 min of walking

7. King Hill 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car9:23 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 9:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.6 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 233 min of walking

8. Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge Viewpoint & Sequalitchew Canyon Trail 3.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:41 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:41 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 27 min of walking

9. Sequalitchew Canyon Trail 3.7 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. Old Fort Lake 3.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car7:39 PM
    5. Dark7:43 PM

    Back at your car by 7:39 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking

11. 96th Avenue South 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 4:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car9:31 PM
    5. Dark7:42 PM

    Back at your car by 9:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.9 mi to the viewpoint · 430 ft climb · 255 min of walking

12. Hawks Prairie Trail 5.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
    2. Sunset7:13 PM
    3. Head back7:28 PM
    4. At your car7:56 PM
    5. Dark7:43 PM

    Back at your car by 7:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 56 min of walking