Sunset hikes near Pacific, 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. Lake Tapps Parkway Trail & Vista Ridge Trail 2 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:33 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 7:33 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walking

2. South 277th Corridor Trail 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 66 min of walking

3. Lake Tapps & Sex Cove 3.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:29 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 7:29 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

4. Puyallup River via Riverwalk Trail 4.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car7:30 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 7:30 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

5. Puyallup River via Foothills Trail 5 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 7:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 46 min of walking

6. Puyallup River & South Fork Road East via Foothills Trail 5.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car7:48 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 7:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 46 min of walking

7. Foothills Trail 5.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 7:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 38 min of walking

8. McMillin Reservoir Number 1-North–McMillin Reservoir Number Two, 4 lakes 8.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 7:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 49 min of walking

9. North Forest Park 10.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 7:28 PM — 13 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

10. Pipeline Trail 10.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car7:32 PM
    5. Dark7:42 PM

    Back at your car by 7:32 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Future Buckley - Bonney Lake Park & North Forest Park 10.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car7:43 PM
    5. Dark7:41 PM

    Back at your car by 7:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 36 min of walking

12. Fast & The Curious 10.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car7:28 PM
    5. Dark7:41 PM

    Back at your car by 7:28 PM — 12 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking