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. Floyd Cove Reservoir–North 27th Place, 3 sights 1.2 mi away

   Be there by 6:54 PM

   1. Be there6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Dark7:45 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:45 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Butterworth Reservoir–Floyd Cove Reservoir, 4 sights 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 47 min of walking

3. West 37th Place 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car7:31 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:31 PM — 14 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

4. North 20th Avenue 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car7:31 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:31 PM — 14 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

5. West 37th Street 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car7:30 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:30 PM — 15 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

6. Fort Steilacoom Park Trail 8.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car7:30 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 7:30 PM — 14 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Cushman Trail 8.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 7:37 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Fox Avenue & Meriwether Trail 9.2 mi away

   Be there by 6:54 PM

   1. Be there6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Dark7:44 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:44 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Scott Pierson Trail 10.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 74 min of walking

10. Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge Viewpoint & Sequalitchew Canyon Trail 7.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
    2. Sunset7:14 PM
    3. Head back7:29 PM
    4. At your car7:43 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 7:43 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 27 min of walking

11. Sequalitchew Canyon Trail 7.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:14 PM
    3. Head back7:29 PM
    4. At your car7:40 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 7:40 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walking

12. Old Fort Lake 8.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
    2. Sunset7:14 PM
    3. Head back7:29 PM
    4. At your car7:41 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 7:41 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking

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