Sunset hikes near Carson, wa

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. Stevenson Ridge Trail 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car9:28 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 9:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1450 ft climb · 223 min of walking

2. Augspurger Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car9:44 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 9:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.2 mi to the viewpoint · 2060 ft climb · 272 min of walking

3. Camp Benson Falls–Gorge Trail #400, 3 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car11:00 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 11:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.2 mi to the viewpoint · 550 ft climb · 350 min of walking

4. Historic Columbia River Highway State Viewpoint–Lindsey Pond, 4 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car8:52 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 112 min of walking

5. Historic Columbia River Highway State Viewpoint via Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car9:25 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 9:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 163 min of walking

6. Puppy Dog viewpoint & Dog-Augspurger Tie Trail via Augspurger Trail 4.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car9:06 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 9:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1450 ft climb · 182 min of walking

7. Dog Mountain–Dog Mountain Viewpoint, 3 summits 4.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car9:06 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 9:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1450 ft climb · 181 min of walking

8. Augspurger Mountain via Augspurger Trail 4.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car9:05 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 9:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1420 ft climb · 181 min of walking

9. Wind Mountain & Wind Mountain Trail 4.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1050 ft climb · 92 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Benson-Ruckel Trail #405A–Buck Point Trail #439, 3 sights 6.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:42 PM
    3. Head back7:57 PM
    4. At your car8:33 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1550 ft climb · 120 min of walking

11. Benson Way Trail #405B–Buck Point Trail #439, 3 sights 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:42 PM
    3. Head back7:57 PM
    4. At your car8:43 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1690 ft climb · 144 min of walking

12. Lower Ruckel Creek Falls–Buck Point Trail #439, 4 sights 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
    2. Sunset7:42 PM
    3. Head back7:57 PM
    4. At your car8:37 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1580 ft climb · 127 min of walking