Sunset hikes near The Dalles, 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. Historic Columbia River Highway State Viewpoint–Koberg Beach, 3 beaches 17.7 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

2. Mill Creek Ridge–Forest Road 1700-662, 5 sights 18 mi away

   Leave by 7:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:40 PM
   3. Head back7:55 PM
   4. At your car8:03 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 8:03 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 19 min of walking

3. Coyote Cliffs Trail 19.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:40 PM
   3. Head back7:55 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 8:08 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 27 min of walking

4. Burdoin Overlook Trail Loop 20 mi away

   Leave by 7:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:40 PM
   3. Head back7:55 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 7:58 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Hood River Mountain Viewpoint & Hood River Mountain Trail 20.4 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

6. Hood River Mountain Trail 20.4 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

7. Bald Butte via Surveyor's Ridge Trail #688 23.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:40 PM
   3. Head back7:55 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 8:10 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 28 min of walking

8. Aubert Reservoir & Surveyor's Ridge Trail #688 23.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:40 PM
   3. Head back7:55 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 610 ft climb · 71 min of walking

9. Surveyor's Ridge & 1700-663 via Surveyor's Ridge Trail #688 23.6 mi away

   Be there by 7:20 PM

   1. Be there7:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:40 PM
   3. Dark8:11 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:11 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Surveyor's Ridge Trail #688 23.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
    2. Sunset7:40 PM
    3. Head back7:55 PM
    4. At your car7:59 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 7:59 PM — 12 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 10 min of walking

11. Forest Road 1700-671 via Forest Road 1700-660 24 mi away

    Leave by 6:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:40 PM
    3. Head back7:55 PM
    4. At your car8:24 PM
    5. Dark8:10 PM

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

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 66 min of walking

12. Swyers Drive 21.4 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

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