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. Secret Valley Equestrian Trail 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:49 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 · 50 ft climb · 7 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. East Gate Extension 2.8 mi away

   Be there by 6:53 PM

   1. Be there6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Dark7:44 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:44 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. East Gate Extension via Rice Kandle Road South 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car8:49 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 162 min of walking

4. 30th Infantry Rgmt 5.6 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

5. Recondo Road & Rice Kandle Road South 4.7 mi away

   Leave by 4:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car9:45 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 9:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.6 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 275 min of walking

6. 15 Infantry Regiment Road 9 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. Dark7:44 PM

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

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

7. Bresemann Forest–Little Spanaway Lake, 3 beaches 8.8 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

8. Little Spanaway Lake–South Beach, 3 beaches 8.8 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

9. Chambers Lake & Xmas Tree Road 9.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

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

   Back at your car by 7:41 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking

10. Xmas Tree Road 9.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:14 PM
    3. Head back7:29 PM
    4. At your car8:47 PM
    5. Dark7:44 PM

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

    3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 157 min of walking

11. 2nd Division Range Road 12 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. Lewis Lake & 96th Avenue South 12.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:25 PM
    2. Sunset7:14 PM
    3. Head back7:29 PM
    4. At your car8:52 PM
    5. Dark7:44 PM

    Back at your car by 8:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 172 min of walking