Sunset hikes near North Puyallup, 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. Puyallup River & South Fork Road East via Foothills Trail 3 mi away

   Be there by 8:19 PM

   1. Be there8:19 PM
   2. Sunset8:39 PM
   3. Dark9:14 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 9:14 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Foothills Trail 3 mi away

   Be there by 8:19 PM

   1. Be there8:19 PM
   2. Sunset8:39 PM
   3. Dark9:14 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 9:14 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Puyallup River via Riverwalk Trail 1 mi away

   Leave by 8:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:09 PM
   2. Sunset8:39 PM
   3. Head back8:54 PM
   4. At your car9:04 PM
   5. Dark9:15 PM

   Back at your car by 9:04 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walking

4. Puyallup River via Foothills Trail 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:51 PM
   2. Sunset8:39 PM
   3. Head back8:54 PM
   4. At your car9:23 PM
   5. Dark9:14 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 56 min of walking

5. Lake Tapps Parkway Trail & Vista Ridge Trail 4.9 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

6. Pipeline Trail 6.4 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

7. McMillin Reservoir Number 1-North–McMillin Reservoir Number Two, 4 lakes 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:55 PM
   2. Sunset8:39 PM
   3. Head back8:54 PM
   4. At your car9:18 PM
   5. Dark9:14 PM

   Back at your car by 9:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 49 min of walking

8. McMillin Reservoir Number Two–McMillin Reservoir Number 1-South, 4 lakes 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 8:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:04 PM
   2. Sunset8:39 PM
   3. Head back8:54 PM
   4. At your car9:09 PM
   5. Dark9:14 PM

   Back at your car by 9:09 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 31 min of walking

9. Milton Interurban Trail 4 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

10. Lake Tapps & Sex Cove via Old Man Thomas Road East 5.7 mi away

    Leave by 8:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead8:06 PM
    2. Sunset8:39 PM
    3. Head back8:54 PM
    4. At your car9:07 PM
    5. Dark9:15 PM

    Back at your car by 9:07 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 26 min of walking

11. Fast & The Curious 8 mi away

    Be there by 8:19 PM

    1. Be there8:19 PM
    2. Sunset8:39 PM
    3. Dark9:14 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 9:14 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Trilogy Loop Trail 8.2 mi away

    Be there by 8:19 PM

    1. Be there8:19 PM
    2. Sunset8:39 PM
    3. Dark9:14 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 9:14 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead