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. McMillin Reservoir Number 1-North–McMillin Reservoir Number Two, 4 lakes 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:47 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

   Back at your car by 7:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 49 min of walking

2. Fast & The Curious 1.7 mi away

   Be there by 6:48 PM

   1. Be there6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Dark7:39 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:39 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Trilogy Loop Trail 2.6 mi away

   Be there by 6:48 PM

   1. Be there6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Dark7:39 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:39 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Orting Lake 2.7 mi away

   Be there by 6:48 PM

   1. Be there6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Dark7:39 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:39 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Rainier View Point in Tehaleh via Trilogy Loop Trail 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:26 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

   Back at your car by 7:26 PM — 13 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking

6. North Forest Park 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:26 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

   Back at your car by 7:26 PM — 13 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

7. Future Buckley - Bonney Lake Park–North Forest Park, 3 groves 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

   Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 114 min of walking

8. Connector Trail & Heavy Nettle via Madrona Loop 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 4:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car9:17 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

   Back at your car by 9:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.4 mi to the viewpoint · 430 ft climb · 234 min of walking

9. Connector Trail via Forest Loop Trail 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car8:15 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

   Back at your car by 8:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 107 min of walking

10. McMillin Reservoir Number Two–McMillin Reservoir Number 1-South, 4 lakes 1.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Head back7:23 PM
    4. At your car7:40 PM
    5. Dark7:39 PM

    Back at your car by 7:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 34 min of walking

11. Puyallup River & Puyallup Riverwalk Trail via Foothills Trail 0 mi away

    Leave by 4:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Head back7:23 PM
    4. At your car9:39 PM
    5. Dark7:39 PM

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

    5.5 mi to the viewpoint · 268 min of walking

12. Puyallup River & South Fork Road East via Foothills Trail 0.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Head back7:23 PM
    4. At your car7:46 PM
    5. Dark7:39 PM

    Back at your car by 7:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 46 min of walking