Sunset hikes near Mountain Air Park, 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. North Boulder Road 1 mi away

   Leave by 5:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:40 PM
   3. Head back7:55 PM
   4. At your car9:36 PM
   5. Dark8:10 PM

   Back at your car by 9:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 780 ft climb · 216 min of walking

2. Two Turntables and a Microwave via Hide and Seek 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:40 PM
   3. Head back7:55 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark8:10 PM

   Back at your car by 7:58 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Flow Motion & Johnny Royale 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:40 PM
   3. Head back7:55 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark8:10 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 430 ft climb · 57 min of walking

4. Johnny Royale–Quid Pro Flow, 5 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:40 PM
   3. Head back7:55 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark8:10 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 440 ft climb · 58 min of walking

5. Forest Road 180 & Forest Road 2503 5.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 63 min of walking

6. Paradise Park Loop Trail #757 Viewpoint–Pacific Crest Viewpoint, 4 sights 9.4 mi away

   Leave by 2:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car11:14 PM
   5. Dark8:10 PM

   Back at your car by 11:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.4 mi to the viewpoint · 2990 ft climb · 470 min of walking

7. Bald Mountain–Ramona Falls, 3 summits 11.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car10:05 PM
   5. Dark8:10 PM

   Back at your car by 10:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2220 ft climb · 323 min of walking

8. Ho Rock–Mount Hood Wilderness Viewpoint, 4 sights 11.1 mi away

   Leave by 3:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car10:41 PM
   5. Dark8:10 PM

   Back at your car by 10:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.7 mi to the viewpoint · 3170 ft climb · 426 min of walking

9. Pacific Crest Viewpoint–Paradise Park Loop Trail #757 Viewpoint, 4 sights 12.4 mi away

   Leave by 3:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car10:29 PM
   5. Dark8:09 PM

   Back at your car by 10:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.4 mi to the viewpoint · 2910 ft climb · 397 min of walking

10. Burnt Lake–Pacific Crest Viewpoint, 4 sights 12.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
    2. Sunset7:39 PM
    3. Head back7:54 PM
    4. At your car8:10 PM
    5. Dark8:09 PM

    Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 34 min of walking

11. Pacific Crest Trail 12.8 mi away

    Leave by 4:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:39 PM
    3. Head back7:54 PM
    4. At your car9:56 PM
    5. Dark8:10 PM

    Back at your car by 9:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Buck Peak–Lost Lake, 4 sights 12.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:39 PM
    3. Head back7:54 PM
    4. At your car9:28 PM
    5. Dark8:10 PM

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

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