Sunset hikes near Powell Valley, 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. Upper Johnson Creek–Springwater Woods, 9 groves 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car10:57 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 10:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.2 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 356 min of walking

2. Gresham Pit Lake–Cedar Grove Trail, 7 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 4:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car10:50 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 10:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.9 mi to the viewpoint · 400 ft climb · 349 min of walking

3. Jenne Butte–Gresham Pit Lake, 5 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car8:42 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

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

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 86 min of walking

4. Springwater Woods–Regner Road - Christensen, 7 sights 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car9:55 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 9:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.7 mi to the viewpoint · 230 min of walking

5. Wy'East Way Path 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:11 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking

6. Powell Butte–Mountain Finder, 4 sights 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car8:47 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 107 min of walking

7. Cedar Grove Trail–Douglas Fir Trail, 6 sights 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car8:47 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 103 min of walking

8. Holgate Lane–Pipeline Lane, 3 sights 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

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

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking

9. Redtail Lake–Cottonwood Beach, 4 sights 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car9:23 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 9:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 170 min of walking

10. Sandy River Beach & Thousand Acres Road 3.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car8:45 PM
    5. Dark8:14 PM

    Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 92 min of walking

11. Thousand Acres Road 4.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car8:27 PM
    5. Dark8:14 PM

    Back at your car by 8:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 56 min of walking

12. West Lents Floodplain–Gresham Pit Lake, 4 sights 3.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car10:13 PM
    5. Dark8:14 PM

    Back at your car by 10:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.4 mi to the viewpoint · 268 min of walking