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. Pacific Crest Viewpoint–Paradise Park Loop Trail #757 Viewpoint, 4 sights 1.4 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

2. Paradise Park Loop Trail #757 Viewpoint–Pacific Crest Viewpoint, 4 sights 1.7 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. Tom Dick and Harry Mountain–Mirror Lake Loop #664A Viewpoint, 8 sights 2.1 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

4. Split Rock–Paradise Park Loop Trail #757 Viewpoint, 7 sights 2.5 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

5. Little Zigzag Falls–Enid Lake, 6 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 8:00 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

6. Burnt Lake–Pacific Crest Viewpoint, 4 sights 3.2 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

7. Mt. Hood Loop Highway (1925) 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 47 min of walking

8. Glacier View Road & Pioneer Bridle Trail #795 0 mi away

   Leave by 5:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car9:24 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 9:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1090 ft climb · 203 min of walking

9. Enid Lake–Glacier View Road, 4 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car9:13 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 9:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 135 min of walking

10. Hidden Lake–Hidden Lake Trail #779, 3 sights 4.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
    2. Sunset7:41 PM
    3. Head back7:56 PM
    4. At your car8:13 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 35 min of walking

11. Ho Rock–Mount Hood Wilderness Viewpoint, 4 sights 5.3 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

12. Bald Mountain–Ramona Falls, 3 summits 5.3 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