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. Ramona Falls–McGee Creek Trail #627, 4 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 5:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car9:18 PM
   5. Dark8:09 PM

   Back at your car by 9:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. McNeil Point Trail #600M–Top Spur Trail #785, 3 sights 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark8:09 PM

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

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 720 ft climb · 99 min of walking

3. Bald Mountain–McNeil Point Trail #600M, 3 sights 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark8:09 PM

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

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 730 ft climb · 99 min of walking

4. Pacific Crest Trail 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car9:56 PM
   5. Dark8:10 PM

   Back at your car by 9:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Buck Peak & Buck Peak Trail #615 via Pacific Crest Trail 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car9:59 PM
   5. Dark8:10 PM

   Back at your car by 9:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1040 ft climb · 274 min of walking

6. Ho Rock–Mount Hood Wilderness Viewpoint, 4 sights 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car8:47 PM
   5. Dark8:09 PM

   Back at your car by 8:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1420 ft climb · 149 min of walking

7. McNeil Point Trail #600M Viewpoint–Mazama Trail #625, 3 sights 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car8:48 PM
   5. Dark8:09 PM

   Back at your car by 8:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1460 ft climb · 152 min of walking

8. Coe Glacier–Ladd Glacier, 3 glaciers 3.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark8:09 PM

   Back at your car by 8:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 770 ft climb · 107 min of walking

9. The Rockpile–Old Vista Ridge Trail #626A, 4 sights 4.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car9:07 PM
   5. Dark8:09 PM

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

   3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1890 ft climb · 202 min of walking

10. Owl Point–Old Vista Ridge Trail #626A, 4 sights 4.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:39 PM
    3. Head back7:54 PM
    4. At your car9:07 PM
    5. Dark8:09 PM

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

    2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1890 ft climb · 201 min of walking

11. Forest Road 1630–Old Vista Ridge Trail #626A, 3 sights 4.1 mi away

    Leave by 3:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:39 PM
    3. Head back7:54 PM
    4. At your car10:47 PM
    5. Dark8:09 PM

    Back at your car by 10:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.7 mi to the viewpoint · 2060 ft climb · 396 min of walking

12. Paradise Branch Falls–Pacific Crest Viewpoint, 5 sights 4.2 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