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. Rollover Hill–Geszvain Loop, 6 sights 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car8:39 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

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

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

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

   Leave by 7:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Head back8:02 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:02 PM — 15 min before dark.

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

3. Fort Lewis Paved Road 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Head back8:02 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:02 PM — 15 min before dark.

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

4. 96th Avenue South 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car9:39 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 9:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Lewis Lake 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car9:31 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 9:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 187 min of walking

6. Dandy & Lesser-Ranch Trail via Ranch Loop 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:04 PM — 14 min before dark.

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

7. Fagan Lake–Solberg Lake, 5 lakes 2 mi away

   Leave by 5:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car10:12 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 10:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.3 mi to the viewpoint · 257 min of walking

8. Nisqually River Bridge–Solberg Lake, 4 lakes 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car8:46 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 90 min of walking

9. Solberg Lake–McKenzie Lake, 3 lakes 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car8:41 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 79 min of walking

10. Prairie Line Trail 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:23 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car8:04 PM
    5. Dark8:17 PM

    Back at your car by 8:04 PM — 13 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

11. 2nd Division Range Road 3.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:30 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car9:58 PM
    5. Dark8:17 PM

    Back at your car by 9:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.8 mi to the viewpoint · 233 min of walking

12. Fitch Hill 6.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car8:46 PM
    5. Dark8:18 PM

    Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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