Sunset hikes near Zigzag, 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. North Boulder Road 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car9:37 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 9:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 780 ft climb · 216 min of walking

2. Paradise Park Loop Trail #757 Viewpoint–Pacific Crest Viewpoint, 4 sights 6 mi away

   Leave by 2:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car11:16 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 11:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.4 mi to the viewpoint · 2990 ft climb · 470 min of walking

3. Two Turntables and a Microwave via Hide and Seek 5.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:00 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

4. Flow Motion & Johnny Royale 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 430 ft climb · 57 min of walking

5. Johnny Royale–Quid Pro Flow, 5 sights 6 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 440 ft climb · 58 min of walking

6. Bald Mountain–Ramona Falls, 3 summits 8.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car10:07 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

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

   5.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2220 ft climb · 323 min of walking

7. Ho Rock–Mount Hood Wilderness Viewpoint, 4 sights 8.2 mi away

   Leave by 3:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car10:43 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 10:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.7 mi to the viewpoint · 3170 ft climb · 426 min of walking

8. Pacific Crest Viewpoint–Paradise Park Loop Trail #757 Viewpoint, 4 sights 9 mi away

   Leave by 3:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car10:31 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 10:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.4 mi to the viewpoint · 2910 ft climb · 397 min of walking

9. Burnt Lake–Pacific Crest Viewpoint, 4 sights 9.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

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

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 34 min of walking

10. Tom Dick and Harry Mountain–Mirror Lake Loop #664A Viewpoint, 8 sights 9.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
    2. Sunset7:41 PM
    3. Head back7:56 PM
    4. At your car8:40 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

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

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1190 ft climb · 118 min of walking

11. Ramona Falls–McGee Creek Trail #627, 4 sights 9.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:39 PM
    2. Sunset7:41 PM
    3. Head back7:56 PM
    4. At your car9:19 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 9:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1000 ft climb · 185 min of walking

12. Split Rock–Paradise Park Loop Trail #757 Viewpoint, 7 sights 10.1 mi away

    Leave by 4:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:06 PM
    2. Sunset7:41 PM
    3. Head back7:56 PM
    4. At your car9:58 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 9:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.7 mi to the viewpoint · 2680 ft climb · 317 min of walking