Sunset hikes near Olympia, ca

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. Big Ben Tree–Big Ben Trail, 4 sights 2.6 mi away

   Be there by 7:14 PM

   1. Be there7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Dark8:01 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:01 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Sweetness & West Road via Chinquapin Road 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 48 min of walking

3. Upper Moore Creek Natural Reserve–Camper Park, 3 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 8:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 67 min of walking

4. Tree 9–Chinquapin Road, 6 sights 3.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car8:39 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

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

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 107 min of walking

5. Horse Trough Spring–Chuck Beebe Scenic Bench, 11 sights 3.7 mi away

   Leave by 4:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car9:47 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 9:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.5 mi to the viewpoint · 820 ft climb · 253 min of walking

6. Chuck Beebe Scenic Bench–Broncos, 6 sights 3.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car8:48 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 8:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 127 min of walking

7. Prairie Viewpoint–Chuck Beebe Scenic Bench, 9 sights 3.7 mi away

   Leave by 4:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car9:37 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

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

   4.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1040 ft climb · 247 min of walking

8. Prometheus–Camper Park, 3 sights 3.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:14 PM

   1. Be there7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Dark8:01 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:01 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Upper Quarry–Camper Park, 3 sights 3.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:14 PM

   1. Be there7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Dark8:01 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:01 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Chinquapin Road–Chinquapin Trail Loop, 7 sights 3.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car7:50 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

    Back at your car by 7:50 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

11. D-Cups–Jugs, 3 sights 3.7 mi away

    Be there by 7:14 PM

    1. Be there7:14 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Dark8:01 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:01 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Broncos & Mushroom Hunter / 420 3.7 mi away

    Be there by 7:14 PM

    1. Be there7:14 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Dark8:01 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:01 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead