Sunset hikes near Wagner, 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. 196th Street Southeast 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Head back8:00 PM
   4. At your car8:43 PM
   5. Dark8:16 PM

   Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 91 min of walking

2. Lake Margaret via Burnt Cedar 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car10:22 PM
   5. Dark8:16 PM

   Back at your car by 10:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.8 mi to the viewpoint · 630 ft climb · 279 min of walking

3. Marckworth State Forest Viewpoint & Cherry Valley Truck Trail 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car10:54 PM
   5. Dark8:16 PM

   Back at your car by 10:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.3 mi to the viewpoint · 700 ft climb · 347 min of walking

4. Lake Kayak via Spicer Road 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark8:16 PM

   Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 47 min of walking

5. Lost Lake Mainline 5.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car8:47 PM
   5. Dark8:16 PM

   Back at your car by 8:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 101 min of walking

6. Lost Lake 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car9:15 PM
   5. Dark8:16 PM

   Back at your car by 9:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 390 ft climb · 155 min of walking

7. Highrocks Lookout & Lake Hannan 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark8:16 PM

   Back at your car by 8:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 60 min of walking

8. Upper Cherry Creek Falls & Cherry Valley Truck Trail 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car10:41 PM
   5. Dark8:16 PM

   Back at your car by 10:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.7 mi to the viewpoint · 460 ft climb · 314 min of walking

9. Burnt Cedar 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark8:16 PM

   Back at your car by 8:05 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 12 min of walking

10. Cherry Creek Falls Trail 6.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car8:05 PM
    5. Dark8:16 PM

    Back at your car by 8:05 PM — 12 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 12 min of walking

11. Lake Chaplain 6 mi away

    Leave by 7:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:11 PM
    5. Dark8:17 PM

    Back at your car by 8:11 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walking

12. Lake Fontal & Lake Hannan 5.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car8:19 PM
    5. Dark8:16 PM

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

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 43 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint