Sunset hikes near Hood, 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. BPA Road–CG 2930, 5 sights 2 mi away

   Leave by 5:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car9:16 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 9:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1130 ft climb · 191 min of walking

2. CG 2930–CG 3015, 3 sights 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car9:16 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 9:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1010 ft climb · 188 min of walking

3. BPA Road–CG 3015, 3 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car8:43 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

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

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 670 ft climb · 115 min of walking

4. CG 2930 & Cg 2920 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car8:49 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 700 ft climb · 127 min of walking

5. CG 2930–CG-2950 Road, 3 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car8:45 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

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

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 710 ft climb · 119 min of walking

6. Cg 2927 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car9:29 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 9:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1370 ft climb · 224 min of walking

7. Cg 3000 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car9:28 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

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

   3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1300 ft climb · 222 min of walking

8. Cg 3000–Cg 3010, 3 sights 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car8:54 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 8:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1370 ft climb · 157 min of walking

9. Chemawa Hill–CG-3020 Road, 3 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car8:50 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 8:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 760 ft climb · 132 min of walking

10. Wygant Lower Viewpoint–100L Toilet Bowl Loop, 8 sights 3.6 mi away

    Leave by 4:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:41 PM
    3. Head back7:56 PM
    4. At your car9:43 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 9:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2070 ft climb · 270 min of walking

11. Historic Columbia River Highway State Viewpoint–Koberg Beach, 3 beaches 5 mi away

    Leave by 6:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:40 PM
    3. Head back7:55 PM
    4. At your car8:16 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

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

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 50 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Koberg Beach via Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail 5 mi away

    Leave by 5:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:46 PM
    2. Sunset7:40 PM
    3. Head back7:55 PM
    4. At your car9:28 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

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

    3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 640 ft climb · 188 min of walking