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 mi away

   Leave by 3:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car10:29 PM
   5. Dark8:09 PM

   Back at your car by 10:29 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 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car9:56 PM
   5. Dark8:09 PM

   Back at your car by 9:56 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 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark8:09 PM

   Back at your car by 7:58 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 2:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car11:14 PM
   5. Dark8:10 PM

   Back at your car by 11:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Burnt Lake–Pacific Crest Viewpoint, 4 sights 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark8:09 PM

   Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Tom Dick and Harry Mountain & Pro Line Trail via Gnar-Gnar Trail 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark8:09 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Hidden Lake–Hidden Lake Trail #779, 3 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark8:09 PM

   Back at your car by 8:11 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) 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark8:09 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 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 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car9:22 PM
   5. Dark8:10 PM

   Back at your car by 9:22 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 1.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
    2. Sunset7:39 PM
    3. Head back7:54 PM
    4. At your car9:11 PM
    5. Dark8:09 PM

    Back at your car by 9:11 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 mi away

    Be there by 7:19 PM

    1. Be there7:19 PM
    2. Sunset7:39 PM
    3. Dark8:09 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:09 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Paradise Branch Falls–Pacific Crest Viewpoint, 5 sights 4.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
    2. Sunset7:39 PM
    3. Head back7:54 PM
    4. At your car8:04 PM
    5. Dark8:09 PM

    Back at your car by 8:04 PM — 5 min before dark.

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