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. 2nd Division Range Road 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 8:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:10 PM
   2. Sunset8:40 PM
   3. Head back8:55 PM
   4. At your car9:05 PM
   5. Dark9:15 PM

   Back at your car by 9:05 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. 96th Avenue South 3 mi away

   Leave by 8:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:09 PM
   2. Sunset8:40 PM
   3. Head back8:55 PM
   4. At your car9:06 PM
   5. Dark9:15 PM

   Back at your car by 9:06 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walking

3. Lewis Lake 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 8:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:17 PM
   2. Sunset8:40 PM
   3. Head back8:55 PM
   4. At your car8:57 PM
   5. Dark9:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:57 PM — 18 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. King Hill 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:51 PM
   2. Sunset8:40 PM
   3. Head back8:55 PM
   4. At your car9:24 PM
   5. Dark9:15 PM

   Back at your car by 9:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 58 min of walking

5. 15 Infantry Regiment Road 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 8:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:14 PM
   2. Sunset8:40 PM
   3. Head back8:55 PM
   4. At your car9:01 PM
   5. Dark9:15 PM

   Back at your car by 9:01 PM — 14 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

6. Lambert Hill 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:54 PM
   2. Sunset8:40 PM
   3. Head back8:55 PM
   4. At your car9:22 PM
   5. Dark9:15 PM

   Back at your car by 9:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 52 min of walking

7. Fitch Hill 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:45 PM
   2. Sunset8:40 PM
   3. Head back8:55 PM
   4. At your car11:29 PM
   5. Dark9:16 PM

   Back at your car by 11:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.1 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 309 min of walking

8. Xmas Tree Road 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:40 PM
   2. Sunset8:40 PM
   3. Head back8:55 PM
   4. At your car9:34 PM
   5. Dark9:15 PM

   Back at your car by 9:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 79 min of walking

9. Chambers Lake 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:57 PM
   2. Sunset8:40 PM
   3. Head back8:55 PM
   4. At your car9:19 PM
   5. Dark9:15 PM

   Back at your car by 9:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 47 min of walking

10. Rice Kandle Road South 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
    2. Sunset8:40 PM
    3. Head back8:55 PM
    4. At your car11:05 PM
    5. Dark9:15 PM

    Back at your car by 11:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.4 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 262 min of walking

11. To the Left & Victoria via JBLM Boundary Trail 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
    2. Sunset8:40 PM
    3. Head back8:55 PM
    4. At your car10:10 PM
    5. Dark9:15 PM

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

    3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 153 min of walking

12. East Gate Extension 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
    2. Sunset8:40 PM
    3. Head back8:55 PM
    4. At your car10:47 PM
    5. Dark9:15 PM

    Back at your car by 10:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.6 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 227 min of walking