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. North Boulder Road 0 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 5.5 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. Bald Mountain–Ramona Falls, 3 summits 6.3 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

4. Ho Rock–Mount Hood Wilderness Viewpoint, 4 sights 6.3 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

5. Ramona Falls–Ramona Falls Trail #797, 4 sights 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 3:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car10:37 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 10:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1980 ft climb · 371 min of walking

6. Two Turntables and a Microwave via Hide and Seek 6.5 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

7. Flow Motion & Johnny Royale 6.3 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

8. Johnny Royale–Quid Pro Flow, 5 sights 6.7 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

9. Burnt Lake–Pacific Crest Viewpoint, 4 sights 8 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. Pacific Crest Viewpoint–Paradise Park Loop Trail #757 Viewpoint, 4 sights 8.4 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

11. Pacific Crest Trail 9 mi away

    Leave by 4:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:53 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.

    4.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1030 ft climb · 270 min of walking

12. Buck Peak–Lost Lake, 4 sights 9 mi away

    Leave by 5:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:14 PM
    2. Sunset7:41 PM
    3. Head back7:56 PM
    4. At your car9:30 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 9:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1240 ft climb · 221 min of walking