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. South 277th Corridor Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 66 min of walking

2. Soos Creek Trail 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 73 min of walking

3. Lake Youngs Trail 4.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:38 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 7:38 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 25 min of walking

4. Lake Youngs 5 mi away

   Be there by 6:50 PM

   1. Be there6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Dark7:41 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:41 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Cedar Valley Park via Gary Patrick 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:41 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 7:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 33 min of walking

6. Cedar River 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:41 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 7:41 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 31 min of walking

7. Cedar River & Cedar River Natural Area Beach via Cedar River Trail 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:38 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 7:38 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 26 min of walking

8. Thomas Teasdale to Cascade Park Trail 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:39 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 7:39 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 30 min of walking

9. McGarvey West Trail 7.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 7:28 PM — 13 min before dark.

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

10. Lake Desire–Echo Quarry Trail, 3 sights 7.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car7:27 PM
    5. Dark7:41 PM

    Back at your car by 7:27 PM — 14 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Pipeline Trail via Powerline Trail 7.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car7:27 PM
    5. Dark7:41 PM

    Back at your car by 7:27 PM — 13 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Lake Tapps Parkway Trail & Vista Ridge Trail 7.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car7:33 PM
    5. Dark7:41 PM

    Back at your car by 7:33 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walking

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