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. Scott Pierson Trail 3.1 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

2. Western Border Trail & Wetland Loop Trail 1 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

3. Scott Pierson Viewpoint–Second Bridge Viewpoint, 5 viewpoints 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 8:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:08 PM
   2. Sunset8:40 PM
   3. Head back8:55 PM
   4. At your car9:08 PM
   5. Dark9:16 PM

   Back at your car by 9:08 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 25 min of walking

4. Water Flume Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:42 PM
   2. Sunset8:40 PM
   3. Head back8:55 PM
   4. At your car9:34 PM
   5. Dark9:16 PM

   Back at your car by 9:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 78 min of walking

5. Grandview Viewpoint–Soundview Viewpoint Loop, 4 viewpoints 6 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

6. Grandview Viewpoint–East Slope Viewpoint, 6 sights 6 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. Soundview Viewpoint–East Slope Viewpoint, 5 viewpoints 6.1 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

8. 15 Infantry Regiment Road 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:56 PM
   2. Sunset8:40 PM
   3. Head back8:55 PM
   4. At your car9:19 PM
   5. Dark9:15 PM

   Back at your car by 9:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 48 min of walking

9. Pipeline Trail 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 8:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:14 PM
   2. Sunset8:40 PM
   3. Head back8:55 PM
   4. At your 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 · 12 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Grandview Viewpoint & Lone Fir Loop via Soundview Trail 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 car9:07 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

11. Lone Fir via Soundview Trail 6.3 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

12. Bresemann Forest–Little Spanaway Lake, 3 beaches 6.9 mi away

    Be there by 8:19 PM

    1. Be there8:19 PM
    2. Sunset8:40 PM
    3. Dark9:15 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 9:15 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

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