Sunset hikes

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. Dog Woods–Lesser-Ranch Trail Loop, 4 sights 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car7:30 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:30 PM — 14 min before dark.

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

2. Rollover Hill–Geszvain Loop, 6 sights 1.7 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

3. Fort Lewis Paved Road 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car7:30 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:30 PM — 15 min before dark.

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

4. Dandy & Lesser-Ranch Trail via Ranch Loop 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car7:32 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:32 PM — 13 min before dark.

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

5. Nisqually River Bridge–McEnniery Lake, 7 lakes 0 mi away

   Leave by 4:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car9:43 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 9:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.4 mi to the viewpoint · 265 min of walking

6. Fagan Lake–Solberg Lake, 5 lakes 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car9:40 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 9:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.3 mi to the viewpoint · 257 min of walking

7. Lewis Lake & 96th Avenue South 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car9:06 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 9:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 197 min of walking

8. 96th Avenue South 5.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car9:07 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 9:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.9 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 202 min of walking

9. Solberg Lake–McKenzie Lake, 3 lakes 4.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 8:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 79 min of walking

10. Prairie Line Trail 5.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:14 PM
    3. Head back7:29 PM
    4. At your car7:32 PM
    5. Dark7:44 PM

    Back at your car by 7:32 PM — 12 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

11. 2nd Division Range Road 7.2 mi away

    Leave by 4:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:14 PM
    3. Head back7:29 PM
    4. At your car9:26 PM
    5. Dark7:44 PM

    Back at your car by 9:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.8 mi to the viewpoint · 233 min of walking

12. Fitch Hill 9.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
    2. Sunset7:14 PM
    3. Head back7:29 PM
    4. At your car8:14 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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