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.

6 of 12 spots
  1. Leave by 7:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:10 PM
    5. Dark8:16 PM

    Back at your car by 8:10 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 28 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  2. Leave by 6:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:37 PM
    5. Dark8:16 PM

    Back at your car by 8:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 80 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  3. Fort Lewis Paved Road 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:00 PM
    5. Dark8:16 PM

    Back at your car by 8:00 PM — 15 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  4. Leave by 7:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car8:02 PM
    5. Dark8:16 PM

    Back at your car by 8:02 PM — 14 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  5. Leave by 6:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car8:44 PM
    5. Dark8:15 PM

    Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 90 min of walking

  6. Leave by 6:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car8:39 PM
    5. Dark8:15 PM

    Back at your car by 8:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 79 min of walking

  7. Prairie Line Trail 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car8:02 PM
    5. Dark8:15 PM

    Back at your car by 8:02 PM — 13 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

  8. Leave by 7:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:23 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car8:00 PM
    5. Dark8:15 PM

    Back at your car by 8:00 PM — 15 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

  9. Lambert Hill 5.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car8:13 PM
    5. Dark8:15 PM

    Back at your car by 8:13 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking

  10. King Hill 5.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car8:07 PM
    5. Dark8:15 PM

    Back at your car by 8:07 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walking

  11. Xmas Tree Road 6.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:19 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car8:04 PM
    5. Dark8:15 PM

    Back at your car by 8:04 PM — 12 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  12. Be there by 7:24 PM

    1. Be there7:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Dark8:16 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:16 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

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