Sunset hikes near Venersborg, wa

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. Moulton Falls–East Fork of the Lewis River Viewpoint, 3 sights 2.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:24 PM

   1. Be there7:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Dark8:15 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:15 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Sword Fern Way Trail 2.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:24 PM

   1. Be there7:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Dark8:15 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:15 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Yacolt Falls–Moulton Falls, 3 groves 2.5 mi away

   Be there by 7:24 PM

   1. Be there7:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Dark8:15 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:15 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Bells Mountain Trail 2.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:24 PM

   1. Be there7:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Dark8:14 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Moulton Falls–East Fork of the Lewis River Viewpoint, 3 groves 2.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:24 PM

   1. Be there7:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Dark8:14 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Bells Mountain 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car9:20 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 9:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1030 ft climb · 188 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Elkhorn Mountain via L-1450 Road 3.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:24 PM

   1. Be there7:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Dark8:14 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. L-1451 Road 3.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:24 PM

   1. Be there7:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Dark8:14 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Camp Hill & Camp Bonneville Perimeter Road 4.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:05 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 19 min of walking

10. Chelatchie Rail Trail 4.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car8:30 PM
    5. Dark8:15 PM

    Back at your car by 8:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 58 min of walking

11. Battle Ground Lake & Lower Lake Trail 5 mi away

    Be there by 7:24 PM

    1. Be there7:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Dark8:15 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:15 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Camp Bonneville Perimeter Road 5.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car8:06 PM
    5. Dark8:14 PM

    Back at your car by 8:06 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 20 min of walking