AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near 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.

2 of 12 spots
  1. Council Crest Trail & Shadyside Trail via Marquam Trail 1.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:42 PM
    5. Dark8:15 PM

    Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

  2. Alderwood Trail via I-205 Multi-Use Path 3 mi away

    Leave by 5:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car9:34 PM
    5. Dark8:15 PM

    Back at your car by 9:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

  3. Nature Trail–Northwest Firelane 1 Road, 4 sights 5.4 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

  4. Northwest Firelane 2 Road & Skyline Trail via Northwest Leif Erikson Drive 5.7 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

  5. West Lents Floodplain–Springwater Corridor Viewpoint, 5 sights 6 mi away

    Leave by 4:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car10:32 PM
    5. Dark8:15 PM

    Back at your car by 10:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.0 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 307 min of walking

  6. Mill Pond via Boulder Creek Trail 6.4 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

  7. Marine Drive Trail 6.7 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

  8. Roswell Pond Open Space–West Lents Floodplain, 3 groves 5.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car8:38 PM
    5. Dark8:14 PM

    Back at your car by 8:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 77 min of walking

  9. Fanno Creek Trail 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:01 PM
    5. Dark8:15 PM

    Back at your car by 8:01 PM — 14 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

  10. Columbia Riverfront Renaissance Trail 6.9 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. Land–Old Apple Tree, 5 viewpoints 6.5 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

  12. Old Apple Tree–River, 3 beaches 6.5 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