Sunset hikes near Viola, 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. Cazadero Trail 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:07 PM

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

   Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking

2. Upper Johnson Creek–Springwater Woods, 9 groves 9.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car11:20 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 11:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.9 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 395 min of walking

3. Gresham Pit Lake–Cedar Grove Trail, 7 sights 13.7 mi away

   Leave by 4:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car10:50 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 10:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.9 mi to the viewpoint · 400 ft climb · 349 min of walking

4. I-205 Multi-Use Path 13.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:04 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

5. Jenne Butte–West Lents Floodplain, 5 sights 13.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car9:38 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 9:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.1 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 198 min of walking

6. West Lents Floodplain–Gresham Pit Lake, 4 sights 13.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car10:13 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 10:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.4 mi to the viewpoint · 268 min of walking

7. Springwater Corridor 13.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:01 PM — 13 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Springwater Woods–Regner Road - Christensen, 7 sights 12.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car9:55 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 9:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.7 mi to the viewpoint · 230 min of walking

9. Sandy River-Cedar Creek Access–Sandy River Park, 5 groves 12.1 mi away

   Be there by 7:23 PM

   1. Be there7:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Dark8:13 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:13 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Sunrise Shared-Use Path 11.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car8:12 PM
    5. Dark8:14 PM

    Back at your car by 8:12 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walking

11. Holgate Lane–Pipeline Lane, 3 sights 14.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car8:16 PM
    5. Dark8:14 PM

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

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking

12. Douglas Fir Trail & Summit Lane 14.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car8:16 PM
    5. Dark8:14 PM

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

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 43 min of walking