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 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:40 PM
   3. Head back7:55 PM
   4. At your car9:36 PM
   5. Dark8:10 PM

   Back at your car by 9:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 780 ft climb · 216 min of walking

2. Forest Road 180 & Forest Road 2503 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 8:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 63 min of walking

3. Two Turntables and a Microwave via Hide and Seek 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:40 PM
   3. Head back7:55 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark8:10 PM

   Back at your car by 7:58 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

4. Johnny Royale–Quid Pro Flow, 5 sights 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:40 PM
   3. Head back7:55 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark8:10 PM

   Back at your car by 8:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 440 ft climb · 58 min of walking

5. Flow Motion & Johnny Royale 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:40 PM
   3. Head back7:55 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark8:10 PM

   Back at your car by 8:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 430 ft climb · 57 min of walking

6. Forest Road 1520–Forest Road 20, 7 sights 11.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 8 min of walking

7. Bullet Car Trail–Franklin Ridge Trail #427, 5 sights 12.1 mi away

   Leave by 3:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car12:07 AM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 12:07 AM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.4 mi to the viewpoint · 980 ft climb · 459 min of walking

8. Paradise Park Loop Trail #757 Viewpoint–Pacific Crest Viewpoint, 4 sights 12.1 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

9. Logging Road & Mystery Bridge Trail - old logging grade via Palmer Mill Road 12.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 8:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 65 min of walking

10. Giant Cedar Loop–Logging Road Loop, 5 sights 12.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:41 PM
    3. Head back7:56 PM
    4. At your car7:59 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 7:59 PM — 12 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 11 min of walking

11. Logging Road & Rail Grade via Donahue Creek Trail 13.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:41 PM
    3. Head back7:56 PM
    4. At your car8:46 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 96 min of walking

12. Wahkeena Spring–Angels Rest Trail #415, 8 sights 13.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:41 PM
    3. Head back7:56 PM
    4. At your car9:00 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 9:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 133 min of walking