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. Hawks Prairie Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:54 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Head back8:56 PM
   4. At your car9:25 PM
   5. Dark9:16 PM

   Back at your car by 9:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 56 min of walking

2. Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge Viewpoint Loop 6.6 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

3. Sequalitchew Canyon Trail 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 8:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:10 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 · 22 min of walking

4. Chehalis Western Trail 5.1 mi away

   Leave by 8:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:12 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 — 11 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

5. I 5 Trail 5.4 mi away

   Leave by 8:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:04 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Head back8:56 PM
   4. At your car9:14 PM
   5. Dark9:16 PM

   Back at your car by 9:14 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 34 min of walking

6. Plaza Redwood–Dmiller Lake, 3 sights 5.4 mi away

   Leave by 8:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:15 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.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

7. Indian Creek Cottonwood–Plaza Redwood, 4 trees 5.4 mi away

   Leave by 8:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:15 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Head back8:56 PM
   4. At your car9:03 PM
   5. Dark9:16 PM

   Back at your car by 9:03 PM — 14 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

8. Karen Fraser Woodland Trail 5.6 mi away

   Leave by 8:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:19 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Head back8:56 PM
   4. At your car8:59 PM
   5. Dark9:16 PM

   Back at your car by 8:59 PM — 17 min before dark.

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

9. Watershed Park–Moxlie Creek Fir, 9 trees 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:55 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Head back8:56 PM
   4. At your car9:25 PM
   5. Dark9:16 PM

   Back at your car by 9:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 55 min of walking

10. Old Fort Lake 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

11. Fort Lewis Paved Road Loop 8.5 mi away

    Leave by 8:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead8:06 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 — 9 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 26 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Rollover Hill–Geszvain Loop, 6 sights 9.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:37 PM
    2. Sunset8:41 PM
    3. Head back8:56 PM
    4. At your car9:33 PM
    5. Dark9:16 PM

    Back at your car by 9:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

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