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 7:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
    2. Sunset7:47 PM
    3. Head back8:02 PM
    4. At your car8:08 PM
    5. Dark8:19 PM

    Back at your car by 8:08 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

  2. Leave by 7:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:25 PM
    2. Sunset7:47 PM
    3. Head back8:02 PM
    4. At your car8:05 PM
    5. Dark8:18 PM

    Back at your car by 8:05 PM — 14 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  3. Leave by 7:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
    2. Sunset7:47 PM
    3. Head back8:02 PM
    4. At your car8:08 PM
    5. Dark8:18 PM

    Back at your car by 8:08 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

  4. Leave by 7:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
    2. Sunset7:47 PM
    3. Head back8:02 PM
    4. At your car8:08 PM
    5. Dark8:18 PM

    Back at your car by 8:08 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

  5. I 5 Trail 0.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:47 PM
    3. Head back8:02 PM
    4. At your car8:19 PM
    5. Dark8:19 PM

    Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 34 min of walking

  6. Leave by 7:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
    2. Sunset7:47 PM
    3. Head back8:02 PM
    4. At your car8:23 PM
    5. Dark8:18 PM

    Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 42 min of walking

  7. Leave by 7:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
    2. Sunset7:47 PM
    3. Head back8:02 PM
    4. At your car8:28 PM
    5. Dark8:18 PM

    Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 52 min of walking

  8. Hawks Prairie Trail 6.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:47 PM
    3. Head back8:02 PM
    4. At your car8:31 PM
    5. Dark8:18 PM

    Back at your car by 8:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 56 min of walking

  9. Leave by 6:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
    2. Sunset7:47 PM
    3. Head back8:02 PM
    4. At your car8:35 PM
    5. Dark8:19 PM

    Back at your car by 8:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 63 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  10. Be there by 7:27 PM

    1. Be there7:27 PM
    2. Sunset7:47 PM
    3. Dark8:19 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:19 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  11. Be there by 7:27 PM

    1. Be there7:27 PM
    2. Sunset7:47 PM
    3. Dark8:19 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:19 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  12. Fort Lewis Paved Road 10.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:47 PM
    3. Head back8:02 PM
    4. At your car8:03 PM
    5. Dark8:18 PM

    Back at your car by 8:03 PM — 15 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

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