Sunset hikes near Old Tacoma, 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. Snake Lake & Scott Pierson Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
   2. Sunset8:40 PM
   3. Head back8:55 PM
   4. At your car10:03 PM
   5. Dark9:16 PM

   Back at your car by 10:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 135 min of walking

2. Scott Pierson Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:45 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Head back8:56 PM
   4. At your car9:29 PM
   5. Dark9:16 PM

   Back at your car by 9:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 68 min of walking

3. Scott Pierson Viewpoint–Second Bridge Viewpoint, 5 viewpoints 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 8:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:08 PM
   2. Sunset8:40 PM
   3. Head back8:55 PM
   4. At your car9:08 PM
   5. Dark9:16 PM

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

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 25 min of walking

4. Cushman Trail 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 8:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:00 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Head back8:56 PM
   4. At your car9:17 PM
   5. Dark9:16 PM

   Back at your car by 9:17 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 42 min of walking

5. Indian Point 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:50 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Head back8:56 PM
   4. At your car9:26 PM
   5. Dark9:16 PM

   Back at your car by 9:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 61 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Pipeline Road East & Pipeline Road via Pipeline Trail 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:58 PM
   2. Sunset8:40 PM
   3. Head back8:55 PM
   4. At your car9:15 PM
   5. Dark9:15 PM

   Back at your car by 9:15 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 43 min of walking

7. Western Border Trail & Wetland Loop Trail 4.8 mi away

   Leave by 8:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:13 PM
   2. Sunset8:40 PM
   3. Head back8:55 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 · 14 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Maury Island Natural Area Viewpoint–Dockton Park Beach, 3 beaches 6.4 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

9. Dockton Park Beach 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:59 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Head back8:56 PM
   4. At your car9:12 PM
   5. Dark9:16 PM

   Back at your car by 9:12 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 39 min of walking

10. Maury Island Natural Area Viewpoint via Eratic 6.3 mi away

    Leave by 8:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead8:20 PM
    2. Sunset8:41 PM
    3. Head back8:56 PM
    4. At your car8:57 PM
    5. Dark9:16 PM

    Back at your car by 8:57 PM — 19 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Dockton Park Beach & Huckleberry 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 8:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead8:20 PM
    2. Sunset8:41 PM
    3. Head back8:56 PM
    4. At your car8:57 PM
    5. Dark9:16 PM

    Back at your car by 8:57 PM — 19 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Water Flume Trail 4.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:42 PM
    2. Sunset8:40 PM
    3. Head back8:55 PM
    4. At your car9:34 PM
    5. Dark9:16 PM

    Back at your car by 9:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 78 min of walking