Sunset hikes near Tanglewilde, 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. Chehalis Western Railway & Chehalis Western Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Head back8:02 PM
   4. At your car9:58 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 9:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.7 mi to the viewpoint · 229 min of walking

2. I 5 Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Head back8:02 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 34 min of walking

3. Plaza Redwood–Dmiller Lake, 3 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Head back8:02 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:08 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

4. Indian Creek Cottonwood–Plaza Redwood, 4 trees 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Head back8:02 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:08 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

5. Karen Fraser Woodland Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Head back8:02 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:05 PM — 14 min before dark.

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

6. Hawks Prairie Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Head back8:02 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 56 min of walking

7. JBLM Boundary Trail 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Head back8:02 PM
   4. At your car10:06 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 10:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.0 mi to the viewpoint · 370 ft climb · 257 min of walking

8. Chambers Lake–Rotary Trail Viewpoint, 3 lakes 4 mi away

   Leave by 7:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Head back8:02 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 42 min of walking

9. Watershed Park–George H. Andrews Grove, 9 lakes 4 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Head back8:02 PM
   4. At your car8:51 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 98 min of walking

10. Rotary Trail Viewpoint & Smith Lake via Chehalis Western Trail 4.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
    2. Sunset7:47 PM
    3. Head back8:02 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 · 52 min of walking

11. Rollover Hill–Geszvain Loop, 6 sights 7.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car8:39 PM
    5. Dark8:18 PM

    Back at your car by 8:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 80 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Fitch Hill 7.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car8:46 PM
    5. Dark8:18 PM

    Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 93 min of walking