Sunset hikes near Lost Lake Resort, 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. Lost Lake–Huckleberry Mountain Trail #617, 3 sights 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car10:09 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 10:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1400 ft climb · 304 min of walking

2. Buck Peak–Lost Lake, 4 sights 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car9:30 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 9:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1240 ft climb · 221 min of walking

3. Pacific Crest Trail 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car9:58 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 9:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1030 ft climb · 270 min of walking

4. Indian Mountain–Scout Lake, 6 sights 3.5 mi away

   Leave by 3:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car11:18 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 11:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1340 ft climb · 411 min of walking

5. Ramona Falls–McGee Creek Trail #627, 4 sights 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car9:19 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 9:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1000 ft climb · 185 min of walking

6. Tenas Falls–Wahtum Lake, 6 sights 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

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

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 560 ft climb · 96 min of walking

7. Chinidere Mountain–Chindere Mountain Trail #445 Viewpoint, 6 sights 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car8:41 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 940 ft climb · 110 min of walking

8. Bald Mountain & Mazama Trail #625 via Timberline Trail #600 6 mi away

   Leave by 5:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:46 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.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1430 ft climb · 148 min of walking

9. Ho Rock–Mount Hood Wilderness Viewpoint, 4 sights 6 mi away

   Leave by 5:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:45 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 · 1420 ft climb · 149 min of walking

10. McNeil Point Trail #600M Viewpoint–Mazama Trail #625, 3 sights 6 mi away

    Leave by 5:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:43 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 · 1460 ft climb · 152 min of walking

11. McNeil Point Trail #600M–Top Spur Trail #785, 3 sights 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
    2. Sunset7:41 PM
    3. Head back7:56 PM
    4. At your car8:34 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 8:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 720 ft climb · 99 min of walking

12. Mount Defiance–Rainy Lake, 6 sights 5.8 mi away

    Leave by 4:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:02 PM
    2. Sunset7:41 PM
    3. Head back7:56 PM
    4. At your car11:03 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 11:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1360 ft climb · 386 min of walking