Sunset hikes near Piedmont, 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. Marine Drive Trail & Wheels to Wings Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car9:10 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 9:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 144 min of walking

2. Alderwood Trail via I-205 Multi-Use Path 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car9:32 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 9:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.9 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 191 min of walking

3. Old Apple Tree–River, 4 beaches 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 51 min of walking

4. Vancouver Barracks–Land, 5 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

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

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

5. Council Crest Trail & Shadyside Trail via Marquam Trail 4.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 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.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 770 ft climb · 106 min of walking

6. Nature Trail–Northwest Firelane 1 Road, 4 sights 5.6 mi away

   Be there by 7:23 PM

   1. Be there7:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Dark8:14 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:14 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Northwest Firelane 2 Road & Skyline Trail via Northwest Leif Erikson Drive 5.9 mi away

   Be there by 7:23 PM

   1. Be there7:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Dark8:14 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:14 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Ellen Davis Sunset Point & Ellen Davis Trail 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

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

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

9. Burnt Bridge Creek Trail via Ellen Davis Trail 6.3 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

10. Columbia Riverfront Renaissance Trail 4.5 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

11. Burnt Bridge Creek Greenway & Burnt Bridge Creek Trail 5.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:06 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

12. Burnt Bridge Creek Trail 6.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
    2. Sunset7:43 PM
    3. Head back7:58 PM
    4. At your car8:05 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 8:05 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walking