Sunset hikes near Alder Creek, or

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. Forest Road 180 & Forest Road 2503 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 63 min of walking

2. North Boulder Road 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car9:38 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 9:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 780 ft climb · 217 min of walking

3. Two Turntables and a Microwave via Hide and Seek 5.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:00 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Johnny Royale–Quid Pro Flow, 5 sights 4.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 440 ft climb · 58 min of walking

5. Flow Motion & Johnny Royale 4.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 430 ft climb · 57 min of walking

6. Logging Road & Rail Grade via Donahue Creek Trail 10.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car9:13 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 9:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 138 min of walking

7. Devils Rest Trail #420C–Donahue Creek Trail (Rail Grade), 6 sights 10.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car9:27 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 9:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 290 ft climb · 175 min of walking

8. Multnomah County Road 550 & Rail Grade 10.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car9:14 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 9:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 138 min of walking

9. Giant Cedar Loop–Logging Road Loop, 5 sights 10.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:01 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 11 min of walking

10. Forest Road 1520–Forest Road 20, 7 sights 10.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
    2. Sunset7:43 PM
    3. Head back7:58 PM
    4. At your car8:01 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 8:01 PM — 13 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 8 min of walking

11. Pepper Mountain Road & Pepper Mountain Trail 10.9 mi away

    Be there by 7:22 PM

    1. Be there7:22 PM
    2. Sunset7:43 PM
    3. Dark8:13 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:13 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Devils Rest–Donahue Creek Trail (Rail Grade), 5 sights 11.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
    2. Sunset7:43 PM
    3. Head back7:58 PM
    4. At your car8:02 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 8:02 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 10 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint