Sunset hikes near Waller, 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. Pipeline Trail 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car7:34 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 7:34 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

2. Western Border Trail & Wetland Loop Trail 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car7:35 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 7:35 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

3. Puyallup River via Riverwalk Trail 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car7:32 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:32 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

4. Water Flume Trail 7.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 72 min of walking

5. Snake Lake & Scott Pierson Trail 8.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car8:39 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

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

   2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 141 min of walking

6. McMillin Reservoir Number 1-North–McMillin Reservoir Number Two, 4 lakes 8.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 49 min of walking

7. Lake Tapps Parkway Trail 9.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:38 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:38 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walking

8. 30th Infantry Rgmt 9.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car7:29 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 7:29 PM — 15 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Scott Pierson Trail 10.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 74 min of walking

10. Bresemann Forest–Little Spanaway Lake, 3 beaches 7.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:13 PM
    3. Head back7:28 PM
    4. At your car7:31 PM
    5. Dark7:44 PM

    Back at your car by 7:31 PM — 13 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Little Spanaway Lake–South Beach, 3 beaches 7.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:13 PM
    3. Head back7:28 PM
    4. At your car7:31 PM
    5. Dark7:44 PM

    Back at your car by 7:31 PM — 13 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Scott Pierson Viewpoint–Second Bridge Viewpoint, 5 viewpoints 8 mi away

    Leave by 6:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:14 PM
    3. Head back7:29 PM
    4. At your car7:42 PM
    5. Dark7:44 PM

    Back at your car by 7:42 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 25 min of walking