Sunset hikes near Rhododendron, 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 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car9:37 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 9:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Paradise Park Loop Trail #757 Viewpoint–Pacific Crest Viewpoint, 4 sights 3.7 mi away

   Leave by 2:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car11:16 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 11:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Split Rock–Paradise Park Loop Trail #757 Viewpoint, 4 viewpoints 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 3:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car10:33 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 10:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.5 mi to the viewpoint · 2900 ft climb · 402 min of walking

4. Pacific Crest Viewpoint–Paradise Park Loop Trail #757 Viewpoint, 4 sights 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 3:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car10:31 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 10:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Bald Mountain–Ramona Falls, 3 summits 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car10:07 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 10:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Ho Rock–Mount Hood Wilderness Viewpoint, 4 sights 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 3:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car10:43 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 10:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Ramona Falls–Ramona Falls Trail #797, 4 sights 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 3:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car10:37 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 10:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1980 ft climb · 371 min of walking

8. Glacier View Road & Pioneer Bridle Trail #795 5.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car9:24 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 9:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1090 ft climb · 203 min of walking

9. Little Zigzag Falls & Pioneer Bridle Trail #795 5.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 8:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 660 ft climb · 92 min of walking

10. Burnt Lake–Pacific Crest Viewpoint, 4 sights 7.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
    2. Sunset7:41 PM
    3. Head back7:56 PM
    4. At your car8:12 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 8:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. Tom Dick and Harry Mountain & Pro Line Trail via Gnar-Gnar Trail 8.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
    2. Sunset7:41 PM
    3. Head back7:56 PM
    4. At your car8:35 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 8:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1300 ft climb · 115 min of walking

12. Hidden Lake–Hidden Lake Trail #779, 3 sights 9.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
    2. Sunset7:41 PM
    3. Head back7:56 PM
    4. At your car8:13 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 35 min of walking