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 Trail 0 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

2. Buck Peak & Buck Peak Trail #615 via Pacific Crest Trail 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car10:01 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 10:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Ramona Falls–McGee Creek Trail #627, 4 sights 1 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. McNeil Point Trail #600M–Top Spur Trail #785, 3 sights 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

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

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

5. Bald Mountain–McNeil Point Trail #600M, 3 sights 2 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car8:35 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 8:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Ho Rock–Mount Hood Wilderness Viewpoint, 4 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car8:49 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 8:49 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 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car8:50 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 8:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Lost Lake–Huckleberry Mountain Trail #617, 3 sights 3.6 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

9. Coe Glacier–Ladd Glacier, 3 glaciers 4.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car8:38 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 8:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. The Rockpile–Old Vista Ridge Trail #626A, 4 sights 5 mi away

    Leave by 5:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:41 PM
    3. Head back7:56 PM
    4. At your car9:09 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 9:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. Owl Point–Old Vista Ridge Trail #626A, 4 sights 5 mi away

    Leave by 5:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:41 PM
    3. Head back7:56 PM
    4. At your car9:09 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 9:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Forest Road 1630–Old Vista Ridge Trail #626A, 3 sights 5 mi away

    Leave by 3:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:41 PM
    3. Head back7:56 PM
    4. At your car10:49 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 10:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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