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 0.8 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 1.9 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 2.2 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 4.8 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 via 15 Infantry Regiment Road 6.8 mi away

   Be there by 6:54 PM

   1. Be there6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Dark7:44 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Recondo Road & Rice Kandle Road South 3.8 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

7. Lambert Hill 9.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car8:42 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 145 min of walking

8. Bresemann Forest–Little Spanaway Lake, 3 beaches 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. Little Spanaway Lake–South Beach, 3 beaches 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

10. Xmas Tree Road 9.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:14 PM
    3. Head back7:29 PM
    4. At your car7:33 PM
    5. Dark7:44 PM

    Back at your car by 7:33 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Chambers Lake & Xmas Tree Road 9 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

12. 2nd Division Range Road 11.3 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