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. South 277th Corridor Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 8:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:15 PM
   2. Sunset8:40 PM
   3. Head back8:55 PM
   4. At your car8:59 PM
   5. Dark9:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:59 PM — 16 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walking

2. Lake Youngs Trail 4.8 mi away

   Leave by 8:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:01 PM
   2. Sunset8:40 PM
   3. Head back8:55 PM
   4. At your car9:11 PM
   5. Dark9:15 PM

   Back at your car by 9:11 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 35 min of walking

3. Lake Youngs 5 mi away

   Leave by 8:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:15 PM
   2. Sunset8:40 PM
   3. Head back8:55 PM
   4. At your car8:58 PM
   5. Dark9:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:58 PM — 17 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walking

4. Cedar River 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 8:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:01 PM
   2. Sunset8:40 PM
   3. Head back8:55 PM
   4. At your car9:13 PM
   5. Dark9:15 PM

   Back at your car by 9:13 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 38 min of walking

5. Cedar River & Cedar River Natural Area Beach via Cedar River Trail 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 8:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:02 PM
   2. Sunset8:40 PM
   3. Head back8:55 PM
   4. At your car9:10 PM
   5. Dark9:15 PM

   Back at your car by 9:10 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 32 min of walking

6. Thomas Teasdale to Cascade Park Trail 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:55 PM
   2. Sunset8:40 PM
   3. Head back8:55 PM
   4. At your car9:16 PM
   5. Dark9:15 PM

   Back at your car by 9:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 46 min of walking

7. Cedar Valley Park via Gary Patrick 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 8:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:00 PM
   2. Sunset8:39 PM
   3. Head back8:54 PM
   4. At your car9:13 PM
   5. Dark9:15 PM

   Back at your car by 9:13 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 38 min of walking

8. McGarvey West Trail 7.5 mi away

   Leave by 8:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:13 PM
   2. Sunset8:40 PM
   3. Head back8:55 PM
   4. At your car9:00 PM
   5. Dark9:15 PM

   Back at your car by 9:00 PM — 15 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 11 min of walking

9. Lake Desire–Echo Quarry Trail, 3 sights 7.7 mi away

   Leave by 8:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:14 PM
   2. Sunset8:40 PM
   3. Head back8:55 PM
   4. At your car8:59 PM
   5. Dark9:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:59 PM — 16 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

10. Pipeline Trail via Powerline Trail 7.7 mi away

    Leave by 8:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead8:14 PM
    2. Sunset8:40 PM
    3. Head back8:55 PM
    4. At your car8:59 PM
    5. Dark9:15 PM

    Back at your car by 8:59 PM — 16 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 11 min of walking

11. Lake Tapps Parkway Trail & Vista Ridge Trail 7.8 mi away

    Leave by 8:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead8:12 PM
    2. Sunset8:39 PM
    3. Head back8:54 PM
    4. At your car9:02 PM
    5. Dark9:15 PM

    Back at your car by 9:02 PM — 13 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walking

12. Lake Wilderness Arboretum–Cedar River, 7 beaches 9.5 mi away

    Leave by 8:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead8:16 PM
    2. Sunset8:39 PM
    3. Head back8:54 PM
    4. At your car8:58 PM
    5. Dark9:14 PM

    Back at your car by 8:58 PM — 17 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint