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 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 7:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 49 min of walking

2. Fast & The Curious 2.8 mi away

   Be there by 6:50 PM

   1. Be there6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Dark7:41 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:41 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

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

   Leave by 4:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car9:37 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 9:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

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

   Leave by 4:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car9:19 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

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

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

5. Forest Loop Trail 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:32 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 7:32 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walking

6. Trilogy Loop Trail 2.8 mi away

   Be there by 6:50 PM

   1. Be there6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Dark7:41 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:41 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

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

   Leave by 6:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 7:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. North Forest Park & Resto Mod 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:41 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 7:41 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 31 min of walking

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

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car7:48 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 7:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 46 min of walking

10. Foothills Trail 1 mi away

    Leave by 6:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car7:44 PM
    5. Dark7:41 PM

    Back at your car by 7:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 38 min of walking

11. Puyallup River via Foothills Trail 1 mi away

    Leave by 4:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car9:35 PM
    5. Dark7:41 PM

    Back at your car by 9:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.3 mi to the viewpoint · 257 min of walking

12. Puyallup River via Foothills Trail 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car7:49 PM
    5. Dark7:41 PM

    Back at your car by 7:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 46 min of walking