Sunset hikes near University Park, 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. Nature Trail–Northwest Firelane 1 Road, 4 sights 1.9 mi away

   Be there by 7:23 PM

   1. Be there7:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Dark8:14 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:14 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Northwest Firelane 2 Road & Skyline Trail via Northwest Leif Erikson Drive 2.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:23 PM

   1. Be there7:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Dark8:14 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:14 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Bridge Viewpoint & Water Line Trail via Northwest Leif Erikson Drive 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:00 PM — 14 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walking

4. Mill Pond via Boulder Creek Trail 3.9 mi away

   Be there by 7:23 PM

   1. Be there7:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Dark8:14 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:14 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Council Crest Trail & Shadyside Trail via Marquam Trail 5.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Marine Drive Trail & Wheels to Wings Trail 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car9:10 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 9:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 144 min of walking

7. I-205 Multi-Use Path 5.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car10:07 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

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

   5.3 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 262 min of walking

8. Cedar Mill Creek Greenway & Cedar Mill Pond 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:07 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

9. Vancouver Lake & Northwest Lower River Road 5 mi away

   Leave by 7:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car8:15 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 34 min of walking

10. Old Apple Tree–River, 3 beaches 5 mi away

    Leave by 7:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:43 PM
    3. Head back7:58 PM
    4. At your car8:21 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 46 min of walking

11. Land–Old Apple Tree, 5 viewpoints 5.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
    2. Sunset7:43 PM
    3. Head back7:58 PM
    4. At your car8:40 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 83 min of walking

12. Vancouver Barracks–Land, 5 sights 4.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
    2. Sunset7:43 PM
    3. Head back7:58 PM
    4. At your car8:17 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 8:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 38 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint