Sunset hikes near Steilacoom, 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. Fort Steilacoom Park Trail 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car8:03 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:03 PM — 15 min before dark.

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

2. Fox Avenue & Meriwether Trail 3 mi away

   Be there by 7:26 PM

   1. Be there7:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Dark8:18 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:18 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Grandview Viewpoint–East Slope Viewpoint, 6 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:04 PM — 14 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

4. Grandview Viewpoint–Soundview Viewpoint Loop, 4 viewpoints 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:08 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walking

5. Grandview Viewpoint & Lone Fir Loop via Soundview Trail 2.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:26 PM

   1. Be there7:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Dark8:18 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:18 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Lake Louise 2.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:26 PM

   1. Be there7:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Dark8:18 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:18 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Waughop Lake–The Big One, 3 sights 2.6 mi away

   Be there by 7:26 PM

   1. Be there7:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Dark8:18 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:18 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Soundview Viewpoint–East Slope Viewpoint, 5 viewpoints 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 24 min of walking

9. Chambers Creek Reservoir–Chambers Creek Reservoir Dam, 3 lakes 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car8:06 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:06 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

10. Lone Fir via Soundview Trail 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:23 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car8:04 PM
    5. Dark8:18 PM

    Back at your car by 8:04 PM — 13 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. American Lake & Camp Murray Fitness Trail 4.5 mi away

    Be there by 7:26 PM

    1. Be there7:26 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Dark8:18 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:18 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Fitch Hill 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car8:48 PM
    5. Dark8:18 PM

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

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 97 min of walking