Sunset hikes near North Portland, 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. Vancouver Lake & Northwest Lower River Road 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Head back8:00 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark8:16 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 34 min of walking

2. Old Apple Tree–River, 3 beaches 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Head back8:00 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 46 min of walking

3. Land–Old Apple Tree, 5 viewpoints 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Head back8:00 PM
   4. At your car8:41 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

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

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 83 min of walking

4. Vancouver Barracks–Land, 5 sights 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Head back8:00 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 38 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Burnt Bridge Creek Trail via Ellen Davis Trail 4.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:25 PM

   1. Be there7:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Dark8:15 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:15 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Ellen Davis Sunset Point & Ellen Davis Trail 4.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Head back8:00 PM
   4. At your car8:18 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 42 min of walking

7. Nature Trail–Northwest Firelane 1 Road, 4 sights 4.8 mi away

   Be there by 7:25 PM

   1. Be there7:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Dark8:16 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:16 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Northwest Firelane 2 Road & Skyline Trail via Northwest Leif Erikson Drive 5.1 mi away

   Be there by 7:25 PM

   1. Be there7:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Dark8:16 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:16 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Mill Pond via Boulder Creek Trail 6.8 mi away

   Be there by 7:25 PM

   1. Be there7:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Dark8:16 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:16 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Columbia Riverfront Renaissance Trail 5.2 mi away

    Be there by 7:25 PM

    1. Be there7:25 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Dark8:15 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:15 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Marine Drive Trail 6 mi away

    Leave by 7:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:16 PM
    5. Dark8:15 PM

    Back at your car by 8:16 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking

12. Bridge Viewpoint & Water Line Trail via Northwest Leif Erikson Drive 4.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:25 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:02 PM
    5. Dark8:16 PM

    Back at your car by 8:02 PM — 14 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walking

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