Sunset hikes near Cottrell, 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. Water Line Viewpoint–Portland Women's Forum State Scenic Viewpoint, 4 viewpoints 6.1 mi away

   Be there by 7:23 PM

   1. Be there7:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Dark8:14 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Upper Johnson Creek–Springwater Woods, 9 groves 6.4 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. Sandy River-Cedar Creek Access–Sandy River Park, 5 groves 4.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:23 PM

   1. Be there7:23 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

4. Gresham Pit Lake–Cedar Grove Trail, 7 sights 9.3 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. Pepper Mountain Road & Pepper Mountain Trail 9.8 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

6. Pepper Mountain & Pepper Mountain Trail 9.9 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

7. clothing-optional beach–Bluff Trail, 4 sights 8.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM — 14 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Redtail Lake–Lewis & Clark Discovery Greenway Trail, 4 sights 7 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car8:55 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 114 min of walking

9. Lewis & Clark Discovery Greenway Trail 7.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car8:45 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 93 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Thousand Acres Road 7.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car8:27 PM
    5. Dark8:14 PM

    Back at your car by 8:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 56 min of walking

11. Sandy River Beach & Thousand Acres Road 8 mi away

    Leave by 6:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car8:45 PM
    5. Dark8:14 PM

    Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 92 min of walking

12. West Lents Floodplain–Gresham Pit Lake, 4 sights 9.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car10:13 PM
    5. Dark8:14 PM

    Back at your car by 10:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.4 mi to the viewpoint · 268 min of walking