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. Grandview Viewpoint–Soundview Viewpoint Loop, 4 viewpoints 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. Soundview Viewpoint–East Slope Viewpoint, 5 viewpoints 0 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

3. Grandview Viewpoint–East Slope Viewpoint, 6 sights 0 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

4. Lone Fir via Soundview Trail 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 8:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:03 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Head back8:56 PM
   4. At your car9:12 PM
   5. Dark9:16 PM

   Back at your car by 9:12 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 33 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Grandview Viewpoint & Lone Fir Loop via Soundview Trail 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 8:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:10 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Head back8:56 PM
   4. At your car9:07 PM
   5. Dark9:16 PM

   Back at your car by 9:07 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Waughop Lake–The Big One, 3 sights 1.5 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

7. Lake Louise 1.8 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

8. Fort Steilacoom Park Trail 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:59 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Head back8:56 PM
   4. At your car9:20 PM
   5. Dark9:16 PM

   Back at your car by 9:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 46 min of walking

9. Chambers Creek Reservoir–Chambers Creek Reservoir Dam, 3 lakes 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 8:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:16 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Head back8:56 PM
   4. At your car9:01 PM
   5. Dark9:16 PM

   Back at your car by 9:01 PM — 15 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

10. Scott Pierson Trail 4.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:45 PM
    2. Sunset8:41 PM
    3. Head back8:56 PM
    4. At your car9:29 PM
    5. Dark9:16 PM

    Back at your car by 9:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 68 min of walking

11. Cushman Trail 6.2 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

12. Western Border Trail & Wetland Loop Trail 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 8:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead8:13 PM
    2. Sunset8:40 PM
    3. Head back8:55 PM
    4. At your car9:02 PM
    5. Dark9:15 PM

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

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

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