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. Fast & The Curious 2.8 mi away

   Be there by 8:19 PM

   1. Be there8:19 PM
   2. Sunset8:39 PM
   3. Dark9:14 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 9:14 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Future Buckley - Bonney Lake Park–North Forest Park, 3 groves 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
   2. Sunset8:39 PM
   3. Head back8:54 PM
   4. At your car11:06 PM
   5. Dark9:14 PM

   Back at your car by 11:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.1 mi to the viewpoint · 430 ft climb · 269 min of walking

3. McMillin Reservoir Number 1-North–McMillin Reservoir Number Two, 4 lakes 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:55 PM
   2. Sunset8:39 PM
   3. Head back8:54 PM
   4. At your car9:18 PM
   5. Dark9:14 PM

   Back at your car by 9:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 49 min of walking

4. Overlook Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:56 PM
   2. Sunset8:39 PM
   3. Head back8:54 PM
   4. At your car9:18 PM
   5. Dark9:14 PM

   Back at your car by 9:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 47 min of walking

5. McMillin Reservoir Number Two–McMillin Reservoir Number 1-South, 4 lakes 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 8:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:04 PM
   2. Sunset8:39 PM
   3. Head back8:54 PM
   4. At your car9:09 PM
   5. Dark9:14 PM

   Back at your car by 9:09 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 31 min of walking

6. Puyallup River & South Fork Road East via Foothills Trail 0.5 mi away

   Be there by 8:19 PM

   1. Be there8:19 PM
   2. Sunset8:39 PM
   3. Dark9:14 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 9:14 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Foothills Trail 1 mi away

   Be there by 8:19 PM

   1. Be there8:19 PM
   2. Sunset8:39 PM
   3. Dark9:14 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 9:14 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Puyallup River via Foothills Trail 1 mi away

   Leave by 6:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
   2. Sunset8:39 PM
   3. Head back8:54 PM
   4. At your car11:09 PM
   5. Dark9:14 PM

   Back at your car by 11:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.5 mi to the viewpoint · 267 min of walking

9. Puyallup River via Foothills Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:51 PM
   2. Sunset8:39 PM
   3. Head back8:54 PM
   4. At your car9:23 PM
   5. Dark9:14 PM

   Back at your car by 9:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 56 min of walking

10. Forest Loop Trail 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 8:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead8:12 PM
    2. Sunset8:39 PM
    3. Head back8:54 PM
    4. At your car9:01 PM
    5. Dark9:14 PM

    Back at your car by 9:01 PM — 13 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walking

11. Connector Trail & Heavy Nettle via Madrona Loop 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
    2. Sunset8:39 PM
    3. Head back8:54 PM
    4. At your car10:35 PM
    5. Dark9:14 PM

    Back at your car by 10:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.9 mi to the viewpoint · 410 ft climb · 208 min of walking

12. Trilogy Loop Trail 2.8 mi away

    Be there by 8:19 PM

    1. Be there8:19 PM
    2. Sunset8:39 PM
    3. Dark9:14 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 9:14 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead