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. Lost Lake–Huckleberry Mountain Trail #617, 3 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 4:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car10:07 PM
   5. Dark8:10 PM

   Back at your car by 10:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Buck Peak–Lost Lake, 4 sights 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car9:28 PM
   5. Dark8:10 PM

   Back at your car by 9:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Pacific Crest Trail 1.5 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

4. Indian Mountain–Scout Lake, 6 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 3:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car11:16 PM
   5. Dark8:10 PM

   Back at your car by 11:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1340 ft climb · 411 min of walking

5. Tenas Falls–Wahtum Lake, 6 sights 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car8:38 PM
   5. Dark8:10 PM

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

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 560 ft climb · 96 min of walking

6. Chinidere Mountain–Chindere Mountain Trail #445 Viewpoint, 6 sights 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car8:39 PM
   5. Dark8:10 PM

   Back at your car by 8:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 940 ft climb · 110 min of walking

7. Ramona Falls–McGee Creek Trail #627, 4 sights 6.2 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

8. Mazama Trail #625–McNeil Point Trail #600M, 3 sights 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark8:09 PM

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

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 740 ft climb · 103 min of walking

9. Bald Mountain & Mazama Trail #625 via Timberline Trail #600 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:45 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.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1430 ft climb · 148 min of walking

10. Ho Rock–Mount Hood Wilderness Viewpoint, 4 sights 6.6 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

11. McNeil Point Trail #600M Viewpoint–Mazama Trail #625, 3 sights 6.6 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

12. Mount Defiance–Rainy Lake, 6 sights 6.1 mi away

    Leave by 4:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:39 PM
    3. Head back7:54 PM
    4. At your car11:01 PM
    5. Dark8:10 PM

    Back at your car by 11:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1360 ft climb · 386 min of walking