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. Bald Mountain–Ramona Falls, 3 summits 0 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

2. Ho Rock–Mount Hood Wilderness Viewpoint, 4 sights 0 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

3. Ramona Falls–McGee Creek Trail #627, 4 sights 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car9:19 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 9:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1000 ft climb · 185 min of walking

4. Ramona Falls Trail #797 & Top Spur Trail #785 Loop via Timberline Trail #600 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car9:07 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 9:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 600 ft climb · 147 min of walking

5. Paradise Park Loop Trail #757 Viewpoint–Pacific Crest Viewpoint, 4 sights 2.8 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

6. Burnt Lake–Pacific Crest Viewpoint, 4 sights 3 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. Pacific Crest Trail 3.7 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

8. Pacific Crest Viewpoint–Paradise Park Loop Trail #757 Viewpoint, 4 sights 4.8 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

9. Paradise Branch Falls–Pacific Crest Viewpoint, 5 sights 5.4 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

10. Buck Peak–Lost Lake, 4 sights 5.6 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

11. Lost Lake–Huckleberry Mountain Trail #617, 3 sights 5.6 mi away

    Leave by 4:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:30 PM
    2. Sunset7:41 PM
    3. Head back7:56 PM
    4. At your car10:09 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 10:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1400 ft climb · 304 min of walking

12. Little Zigzag Falls–Enid Lake, 6 sights 5.6 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