Sunset hikes near Barton, 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. Cazadero Trail 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking

2. Upper Johnson Creek–Springwater Woods, 9 groves 5.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car10:57 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 10:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.2 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 356 min of walking

3. Springwater Woods–Regner Road - Christensen, 7 sights 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car9:55 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 9:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.7 mi to the viewpoint · 230 min of walking

4. Gresham Pit Lake–Cedar Grove Trail, 7 sights 8 mi away

   Leave by 4:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car10:50 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 10:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.9 mi to the viewpoint · 400 ft climb · 349 min of walking

5. Holgate Lane–Pipeline Lane, 3 sights 9.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking

6. Douglas Fir Trail & Summit Lane 9.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 43 min of walking

7. Forest Edge Trail–Holgate Lane, 4 sights 9.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:24 PM

   1. Be there7:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Dark8:14 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:14 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Cedar Grove Trail–Hawthorn Trail, 3 sights 9.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car8:18 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 45 min of walking

9. Powell Butte–Mountain Finder, 8 sights 9.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 36 min of walking

10. West Lents Floodplain–Springwater Corridor Viewpoint, 5 sights 9.6 mi away

    Leave by 4:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car10:32 PM
    5. Dark8:15 PM

    Back at your car by 10:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.0 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 307 min of walking

11. Elderberry Trail–Forest Edge Trail Loop, 4 sights 9.8 mi away

    Be there by 7:24 PM

    1. Be there7:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Dark8:14 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:14 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Johnson Creek Boulevard Trail & Mt. Scott Trail 10.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car8:21 PM
    5. Dark8:15 PM

    Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 42 min of walking