Sunset hikes near Puyallup River Junction, 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. King Creek Road & Sf 757 Road Loop 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car9:24 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

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

   4.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1140 ft climb · 272 min of walking

2. Forest Loop Trail 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 120 min of walking

3. Puyallup River via Foothills Trail 6 mi away

   Leave by 4:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car10:14 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 10:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.8 mi to the viewpoint · 332 min of walking

4. Puyallup River via Foothills Trail 6 mi away

   Leave by 4:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car10:14 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 10:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.8 mi to the viewpoint · 334 min of walking

5. Patterson Road East 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car9:25 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 9:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.9 mi to the viewpoint · 760 ft climb · 261 min of walking

6. Fast & The Curious 7.1 mi away

   Be there by 6:50 PM

   1. Be there6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Dark7:41 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:41 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Orting Lake 7.8 mi away

   Be there by 6:50 PM

   1. Be there6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Dark7:41 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:41 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Rainier View Point in Tehaleh via Trilogy Loop Trail 7.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 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 · 5 min of walking

9. North Forest Park 7.9 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. Trilogy Loop Trail 8 mi away

    Be there by 6:50 PM

    1. Be there6:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Dark7:41 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:41 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. McMillin Reservoir Number 1-North–McMillin Reservoir Number Two, 4 lakes 9.5 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

12. Future Buckley - Bonney Lake Park & North Forest Park 8.8 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