Sunset hikes near Ruston, 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. Scott Pierson Trail 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 74 min of walking

2. Snake Lake & Scott Pierson Trail 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car9:11 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 9:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 141 min of walking

3. Cushman Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 35 min of walking

4. Water Flume Trail 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 72 min of walking

5. Indian Point 5.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:07 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Scott Pierson Viewpoint–Second Bridge Viewpoint, 5 viewpoints 4.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 25 min of walking

7. Maury Island Natural Area Viewpoint–Dockton Park Beach, 3 beaches 6 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 60 min of walking

8. Dockton Park Beach 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 45 min of walking

9. Dockton Park Beach & Huckleberry 6 mi away

   Leave by 7:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:02 PM — 15 min before dark.

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

10. Maury Island Natural Area Viewpoint via Eratic 6.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:25 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car8:02 PM
    5. Dark8:17 PM

    Back at your car by 8:02 PM — 16 min before dark.

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

11. Crescent Lake 5.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car8:28 PM
    5. Dark8:18 PM

    Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 53 min of walking

12. Maury Island Marine Park Viewpoint & Maury Island Marine Park Beach 7.8 mi away

    Be there by 7:26 PM

    1. Be there7:26 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Dark8:17 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:17 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead