Sunset hikes near Laurelhurst, 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. Alderwood Trail via Glenn L. Jackson Memorial Bridge 4.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 27 min of walking

2. Powell Butte–Mountain Finder, 8 sights 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 PM — 0 min before dark.

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

3. Veterans Creek Trail 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM — 13 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

4. Mt. Scott Trail & Veterans Creek Trail 5.8 mi away

   Be there by 7:22 PM

   1. Be there7:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Dark8:13 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:13 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Veterans Reservoir via Mt. Scott Trail 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking

6. Columbia Riverfront Renaissance Trail 6 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

7. Marine Drive Trail 5.1 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. Dark8:13 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking

8. Mays Lake & Wheels to Wings Trail via Marine Drive Trail 5.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 46 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Roswell Pond Open Space–West Lents Floodplain, 3 groves 4.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 77 min of walking

10. Land–Old Apple Tree, 5 viewpoints 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
    2. Sunset7:43 PM
    3. Head back7:58 PM
    4. At your car8:40 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 83 min of walking

11. Old Apple Tree–River, 3 beaches 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:43 PM
    3. Head back7:58 PM
    4. At your car8:21 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

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

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 46 min of walking

12. Alderwood Trail 4.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
    2. Sunset7:42 PM
    3. Head back7:57 PM
    4. At your car8:02 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 8:02 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walking

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