Sunset hikes

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. Walden Pond–Birch Pond, 4 lakes 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:37 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 8:22 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking

2. Fuller Hill–Walden Pond, 4 cliffs 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:37 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 8:22 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

3. Mount Hermon & Walden Pond via Bow Ridge (Partial) 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car9:02 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 9:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 95 min of walking

4. Ash Path 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:27 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 20 min of walking

5. Ash Hill–Rocky Hill, 6 summits 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:26 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 19 min of walking

6. Breakheart Hill–Pearce Lake, 5 lakes 2 mi away

   Leave by 7:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:26 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 19 min of walking

7. Pearce Lake–Silver Lake, 5 sights 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:27 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 22 min of walking

8. Eagle Rock–Pearce Lake, 5 beaches 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:26 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 19 min of walking

9. Crow Hill & Ridge Trail 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:26 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 20 min of walking

10. Mount Hood–Gas Pipeline Viewpoint, 6 lakes 0.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:38 PM
    2. Sunset8:02 PM
    3. Head back8:17 PM
    4. At your car8:20 PM
    5. Dark8:33 PM

    Back at your car by 8:20 PM — 13 min before dark.

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

11. Long Pond–First Pond, 4 lakes 0 mi away

    Leave by 7:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:30 PM
    2. Sunset8:02 PM
    3. Head back8:17 PM
    4. At your car8:27 PM
    5. Dark8:33 PM

    Back at your car by 8:27 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 23 min of walking

12. Mount Hood Recreation Area & Golf Course Viewpoint–Third Pond, 4 lakes 0.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
    2. Sunset8:02 PM
    3. Head back8:17 PM
    4. At your car8:28 PM
    5. Dark8:33 PM

    Back at your car by 8:28 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 25 min of walking