Sunset hikes near Tacoma, 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 Viewpoint–Second Bridge Viewpoint, 5 viewpoints 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 8:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:08 PM
   2. Sunset8:40 PM
   3. Head back8:55 PM
   4. At your car9:08 PM
   5. Dark9:16 PM

   Back at your car by 9:08 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 25 min of walking

2. Scott Pierson Trail 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 8:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:02 PM
   2. Sunset8:40 PM
   3. Head back8:55 PM
   4. At your car9:13 PM
   5. Dark9:16 PM

   Back at your car by 9:13 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 36 min of walking

3. Pipeline Trail 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 8:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:14 PM
   2. Sunset8:40 PM
   3. Head back8:55 PM
   4. At your car9:00 PM
   5. Dark9:15 PM

   Back at your car by 9:00 PM — 15 min before dark.

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

4. Western Border Trail & Wetland Loop Trail 3.7 mi away

   Leave by 8:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:13 PM
   2. Sunset8:40 PM
   3. Head back8:55 PM
   4. At your car9:02 PM
   5. Dark9:15 PM

   Back at your car by 9:02 PM — 13 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Water Flume Trail 3.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:42 PM
   2. Sunset8:40 PM
   3. Head back8:55 PM
   4. At your car9:34 PM
   5. Dark9:16 PM

   Back at your car by 9:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 78 min of walking

6. Cushman Trail 8.3 mi away

   Leave by 8:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:00 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Head back8:56 PM
   4. At your car9:17 PM
   5. Dark9:16 PM

   Back at your car by 9:17 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 42 min of walking

7. Maury Island Marine Park Viewpoint & Maury Island Marine Park Beach 8.7 mi away

   Be there by 8:21 PM

   1. Be there8:21 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Dark9:16 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 9:16 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Maury Island Marine Park Beach 8.7 mi away

   Be there by 8:21 PM

   1. Be there8:21 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Dark9:16 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 9:16 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Indian Point 8.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:50 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Head back8:56 PM
   4. At your car9:26 PM
   5. Dark9:16 PM

   Back at your car by 9:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 61 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Grandview Viewpoint–Soundview Viewpoint Loop, 4 viewpoints 9.1 mi away

    Be there by 8:21 PM

    1. Be there8:21 PM
    2. Sunset8:41 PM
    3. Dark9:16 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 9:16 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Grandview Viewpoint–East Slope Viewpoint, 6 sights 9.2 mi away

    Be there by 8:20 PM

    1. Be there8:20 PM
    2. Sunset8:41 PM
    3. Dark9:16 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 9:16 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Soundview Viewpoint–East Slope Viewpoint, 5 viewpoints 9.4 mi away

    Leave by 8:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead8:08 PM
    2. Sunset8:41 PM
    3. Head back8:56 PM
    4. At your car9:06 PM
    5. Dark9:16 PM

    Back at your car by 9:06 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

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