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 0.2 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. Split Rock–Paradise Park Loop Trail #757 Viewpoint, 7 sights 1.3 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

3. Little Zigzag Falls–Enid Lake, 6 sights 1.5 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

4. Paradise Park Loop Trail #757 Viewpoint–Pacific Crest Viewpoint, 4 sights 2.1 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

5. Tom Dick and Harry Mountain & Pro Line Trail via Gnar-Gnar Trail 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car8:35 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 8:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1300 ft climb · 115 min of walking

6. Burnt Lake–Pacific Crest Viewpoint, 4 sights 2.5 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. Hidden Lake–Hidden Lake Trail #779, 3 sights 3.5 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

8. Mt. Hood Loop Highway (1925) 1.2 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

9. Glacier View Road & Pioneer Bridle Trail #795 0.3 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

10. Enid Lake–Glacier View Road, 4 sights 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

11. Crosstown Trail #755 & Wally's Tie Trail #755A 4.2 mi away

    Be there by 7:21 PM

    1. Be there7:21 PM
    2. Sunset7:41 PM
    3. Dark8:11 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:11 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Paradise Branch Falls–Pacific Crest Viewpoint, 5 sights 5 mi away

    Leave by 7:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
    2. Sunset7:41 PM
    3. Head back7:56 PM
    4. At your car8:06 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 8:06 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 25 min of walking