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 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 49 min of walking

2. Fast & The Curious 2.6 mi away

   Be there by 6:52 PM

   1. Be there6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Dark7:43 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:43 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Trilogy Loop Trail 3.3 mi away

   Be there by 6:52 PM

   1. Be there6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Dark7:43 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:43 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Rainier View Point in Tehaleh via Trilogy Loop Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:30 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:30 PM — 13 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking

5. Orting Lake 3.4 mi away

   Be there by 6:52 PM

   1. Be there6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Dark7:43 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:43 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. North Forest Park 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:30 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:30 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 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car9:39 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

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

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

8. Connector Trail & Heavy Nettle via Madrona Loop 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car9:21 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 9:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. Forest Loop Trail 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:34 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:34 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walking

10. McMillin Reservoir Number Two–McMillin Reservoir Number 1-South, 4 lakes 0 mi away

    Leave by 6:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:13 PM
    3. Head back7:28 PM
    4. At your car7:44 PM
    5. Dark7:43 PM

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

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

11. Puyallup River & South Fork Road East via Foothills Trail 0.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
    2. Sunset7:13 PM
    3. Head back7:28 PM
    4. At your car7:50 PM
    5. Dark7:43 PM

    Back at your car by 7:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 46 min of walking

12. Foothills Trail 0.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:13 PM
    3. Head back7:28 PM
    4. At your car7:46 PM
    5. Dark7:43 PM

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

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 38 min of walking