Sunset hikes near Brightwood, 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. North Boulder Road 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car9:37 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 9:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 780 ft climb · 216 min of walking

2. Two Turntables and a Microwave via Hide and Seek 0.6 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

3. Johnny Royale–Quid Pro Flow, 5 sights 0.7 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

4. Flow Motion & Johnny Royale 0.7 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

5. Forest Road 180 & Forest Road 2503 3.5 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

6. Paradise Park Loop Trail #757 Viewpoint–Pacific Crest Viewpoint, 4 sights 11.5 mi away

   Leave by 2:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car11:16 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 11:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.4 mi to the viewpoint · 2990 ft climb · 470 min of walking

7. Forest Road 1520–Forest Road 20, 7 sights 12.4 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

8. Bullet Car Trail–Franklin Ridge Trail #427, 5 sights 12.6 mi away

   Leave by 3:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car12:09 AM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 12:09 AM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.4 mi to the viewpoint · 980 ft climb · 459 min of walking

9. Bald Mountain–Ramona Falls, 3 summits 12.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car10:07 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 10:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2220 ft climb · 323 min of walking

10. Ho Rock–Mount Hood Wilderness Viewpoint, 4 sights 12.8 mi away

    Leave by 3:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:02 PM
    2. Sunset7:41 PM
    3. Head back7:56 PM
    4. At your car10:43 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 10:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.7 mi to the viewpoint · 3170 ft climb · 426 min of walking

11. Ramona Falls–Ramona Falls Trail #797, 4 sights 12.8 mi away

    Leave by 3:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:41 PM
    3. Head back7:56 PM
    4. At your car10:37 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 10:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1980 ft climb · 371 min of walking

12. Logging Road & Mystery Bridge Trail - old logging grade via Palmer Mill Road 13.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
    2. Sunset7:43 PM
    3. Head back7:58 PM
    4. At your car8:35 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 8:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 65 min of walking