Sunset hikes near Tumwater, 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.
This week’s evenings
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Indian Creek Cottonwood–Plaza Redwood, 4 trees 2.5 mi away
Leave by 7:21 PM
- Leave trailhead7:21 PM
- Sunset7:47 PM
- Head back8:02 PM
- At your car8:08 PM
- Dark8:18 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:08 PM — 10 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking
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Be there by 7:27 PM
- Be there7:27 PM
- Sunset7:47 PM
- Dark8:19 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 8:19 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Chehalis Western Trail 5.9 mi away
Leave by 6:48 PM
- Leave trailhead6:48 PM
- Sunset7:47 PM
- Head back8:02 PM
- At your car8:42 PM
- Dark8:18 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 79 min of walking
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Plaza Redwood–Dmiller Lake, 3 sights 4.2 mi away
Leave by 7:21 PM
- Leave trailhead7:21 PM
- Sunset7:47 PM
- Head back8:02 PM
- At your car8:08 PM
- Dark8:18 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:08 PM — 10 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking
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Karen Fraser Woodland Trail 5.3 mi away
Leave by 7:25 PM
- Leave trailhead7:25 PM
- Sunset7:47 PM
- Head back8:02 PM
- At your car8:05 PM
- Dark8:18 PM
Best color fades by ~
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
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I 5 Trail 5.5 mi away
Leave by 7:10 PM
- Leave trailhead7:10 PM
- Sunset7:47 PM
- Head back8:02 PM
- At your car8:19 PM
- Dark8:19 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 34 min of walking
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Chambers Lake–Rotary Trail Viewpoint, 3 lakes 5.2 mi away
Leave by 7:06 PM
- Leave trailhead7:06 PM
- Sunset7:47 PM
- Head back8:02 PM
- At your car8:23 PM
- Dark8:18 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 42 min of walking
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Telephone Of The Wind–Ellis Cove Fir, 3 sights 4.3 mi away
Leave by 6:56 PM
- Leave trailhead6:56 PM
- Sunset7:47 PM
- Head back8:02 PM
- At your car8:35 PM
- Dark8:19 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 63 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Ellis Cove Fir–Gnarls Barkley, 3 trees 4.5 mi away
Be there by 7:27 PM
- Be there7:27 PM
- Sunset7:47 PM
- Dark8:19 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 8:19 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Avatar–Mother of Burl, 4 trees 4.4 mi away
Be there by 7:27 PM
- Be there7:27 PM
- Sunset7:47 PM
- Dark8:19 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 8:19 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Leave by 7:02 PM
- Leave trailhead7:02 PM
- Sunset7:47 PM
- Head back8:02 PM
- At your car8:28 PM
- Dark8:18 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 52 min of walking
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Fort Lewis Paved Road 11.4 mi away
Leave by 7:24 PM
- Leave trailhead7:24 PM
- Sunset7:47 PM
- Head back8:02 PM
- At your car8:03 PM
- Dark8:18 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:03 PM — 15 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint