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. Fort Lewis Paved Road Loop 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car7:40 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:40 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 26 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Power Lines Cuttoff & Walsh Loop via JBLM Boundary Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car7:40 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:40 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 28 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Rollover Hill–Geszvain Loop, 6 sights 0.4 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

4. Fitch Hill 2.9 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

5. 2nd Division Range Road 3.7 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

6. Lewis Lake & 96th Avenue South 4.9 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

7. Lambert Hill 5.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car9:32 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 9:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.9 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 247 min of walking

8. King Hill 5.7 mi away

   Leave by 4:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car9:25 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 9:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.6 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 233 min of walking

9. Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge Viewpoint & Sequalitchew Canyon Trail 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 27 min of walking

10. Sequalitchew Canyon Trail 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:14 PM
    3. Head back7:29 PM
    4. At your car7:40 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 7:40 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walking

11. Old Fort Lake 6.6 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. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 7:41 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking

12. 96th Avenue South 4.4 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