Sunset hikes near Union Mill, 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 Trail 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car9:47 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 9:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.6 mi to the viewpoint · 271 min of walking

2. Karen Fraser Woodland Trail 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 8:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 96 min of walking

3. Indian Creek Cottonwood–Dmiller Lake, 3 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 8:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 113 min of walking

4. Fort Lewis Paved Road Loop 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car7:40 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:40 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 26 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Power Lines Cuttoff & Walsh Loop via JBLM Boundary Trail 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car7:40 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:40 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 28 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Rollover Hill–Geszvain Loop, 6 sights 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. I 5 Trail 3.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car7:47 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 34 min of walking

8. Plaza Redwood–Dmiller Lake, 3 sights 3.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car7:36 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:36 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

9. Chambers Lake–Rotary Trail Viewpoint, 3 lakes 4.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 42 min of walking

10. Watershed Park–George H. Andrews Grove, 9 lakes 4.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car8:19 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

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

    2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 98 min of walking

11. Hawks Prairie Trail 4.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car7:58 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 56 min of walking

12. Rotary Trail Viewpoint & Smith Lake via Chehalis Western Trail 4.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car7:56 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 7:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 52 min of walking