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. Floyd Cove Reservoir–North 27th Place, 3 sights 0 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

2. Butterworth Reservoir–Floyd Cove Reservoir, 4 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:56 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Head back8:56 PM
   4. At your car9:18 PM
   5. Dark9:16 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 47 min of walking

3. West 37th Place 1 mi away

   Leave by 8:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:20 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Head back8:56 PM
   4. At your car8:57 PM
   5. Dark9:16 PM

   Back at your car by 8:57 PM — 19 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

4. North 20th Avenue 1 mi away

   Leave by 8:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:20 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Head back8:56 PM
   4. At your car8:57 PM
   5. Dark9:16 PM

   Back at your car by 8:57 PM — 19 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

5. West 37th Street 1 mi away

   Leave by 8:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:20 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Head back8:56 PM
   4. At your car8:57 PM
   5. Dark9:16 PM

   Back at your car by 8:57 PM — 19 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

6. Sequalitchew Canyon Trail 7 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

7. Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge Viewpoint Loop 7.2 mi away

   Leave by 8:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:14 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Head back8:56 PM
   4. At your car9:02 PM
   5. Dark9:16 PM

   Back at your car by 9:02 PM — 14 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Old Fort Lake 7.7 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

9. Grandview Viewpoint–Soundview Viewpoint Loop, 4 viewpoints 8 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

10. Soundview Viewpoint–East Slope Viewpoint, 5 viewpoints 8.3 mi away

    Leave by 8:08 PM

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

11. Grandview Viewpoint–East Slope Viewpoint, 6 sights 8.4 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

12. Cushman Trail 10.3 mi away

    Leave by 8:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead8:00 PM
    2. Sunset8:41 PM
    3. Head back8:56 PM
    4. At your car9:17 PM
    5. Dark9:16 PM

    Back at your car by 9:17 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 42 min of walking