Sunset hikes near Rockford, 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. 150L The Boot–Borderline Trail Loop, 12 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car9:29 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 9:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1910 ft climb · 234 min of walking

2. Wygant Lower Viewpoint–100L Toilet Bowl Loop, 8 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car9:43 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 9:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2070 ft climb · 270 min of walking

3. Starvation Creek Falls–Viento West Bluff, 5 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 3:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car12:02 AM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 12:02 AM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.5 mi to the viewpoint · 700 ft climb · 448 min of walking

4. Viento West Bluff–Lower 8 Track (150), 4 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car11:23 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 11:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.9 mi to the viewpoint · 510 ft climb · 365 min of walking

5. Historic Columbia River Highway State Viewpoint–Koberg Beach, 3 beaches 4.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:40 PM
   3. Head back7:55 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 50 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Koberg Beach via Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail 4.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:40 PM
   3. Head back7:55 PM
   4. At your car9:28 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 9:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 640 ft climb · 188 min of walking

7. Hood River Mountain Viewpoint & Hood River Mountain Trail 5.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:40 PM
   3. Head back7:55 PM
   4. At your car8:20 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 8:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 530 ft climb · 64 min of walking

8. Hood River Mountain Trail 5.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:40 PM
   3. Head back7:55 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 40 min of walking

9. Jewett Creek Trail 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:40 PM
   3. Head back7:55 PM
   4. At your car9:18 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 9:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1260 ft climb · 198 min of walking

10. Courtney Viewpoint & Burdoin Overlook Trail 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:42 PM
    2. Sunset7:40 PM
    3. Head back7:55 PM
    4. At your car8:51 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1380 ft climb · 154 min of walking

11. Locke Lake–Burdoin Overlook Trail, 3 sights 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
    2. Sunset7:40 PM
    3. Head back7:55 PM
    4. At your car8:55 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 8:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1050 ft climb · 146 min of walking

12. Swyers Drive 5.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
    2. Sunset7:40 PM
    3. Head back7:55 PM
    4. At your car8:01 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 8:01 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint