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. Recondo Road via 15 Infantry Regiment Road 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:58 PM
   2. Sunset8:40 PM
   3. Head back8:55 PM
   4. At your car9:17 PM
   5. Dark9:15 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 44 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Sequalitchew Lake 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 8:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:04 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Head back8:56 PM
   4. At your car9:13 PM
   5. Dark9:16 PM

   Back at your car by 9:13 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 33 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. American Lake & Camp Murray Fitness Trail 0 mi away

   Be there by 8:20 PM

   1. Be there8:20 PM
   2. Sunset8:40 PM
   3. Dark9:16 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 9:16 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Lake Louise 3.3 mi away

   Be there by 8:20 PM

   1. Be there8:20 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Dark9:16 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 9:16 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Soundview Viewpoint–East Slope Viewpoint, 5 viewpoints 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 8:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:08 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Head back8:56 PM
   4. At your car9:06 PM
   5. Dark9:16 PM

   Back at your car by 9:06 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 24 min of walking

6. Grandview Viewpoint–East Slope Viewpoint, 6 sights 5.2 mi away

   Be there by 8:20 PM

   1. Be there8:20 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Dark9:16 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 9:16 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Grandview Viewpoint–Soundview Viewpoint Loop, 4 viewpoints 5.5 mi away

   Be there by 8:21 PM

   1. Be there8:21 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Dark9:16 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 9:16 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. 2nd Division Range Road 6.1 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

9. Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge Viewpoint & Sequalitchew Canyon Trail 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 8:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:08 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Head back8:56 PM
   4. At your car9:09 PM
   5. Dark9:16 PM

   Back at your car by 9:09 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 27 min of walking

10. Sequalitchew Canyon Trail 6.3 mi away

    Leave by 8:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead8:11 PM
    2. Sunset8:41 PM
    3. Head back8:56 PM
    4. At your car9:05 PM
    5. Dark9:16 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

11. Old Fort Lake 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 8:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead8:09 PM
    2. Sunset8:41 PM
    3. Head back8:56 PM
    4. At your car9:08 PM
    5. Dark9:16 PM

    Back at your car by 9:08 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking

12. 30th Infantry Rgmt 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 8:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead8:19 PM
    2. Sunset8:40 PM
    3. Head back8:55 PM
    4. At your car8:55 PM
    5. Dark9:15 PM

    Back at your car by 8:55 PM — 19 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint