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. I-205 Multi-Use Path 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 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 · 107 min of walking

2. Council Crest Trail & Shadyside Trail via Marquam Trail 4.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 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 · 106 min of walking

3. West Lents Floodplain–Springwater Corridor Viewpoint, 5 sights 5 mi away

   Leave by 4:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car10:28 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 10:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.0 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 307 min of walking

4. Alderwood Trail via Glenn L. Jackson Memorial Bridge 5.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 8:11 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 27 min of walking

5. Powell Butte–Mountain Finder, 8 sights 6 mi away

   Leave by 7:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:40 PM
   3. Head back7:55 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark8:10 PM

   Back at your car by 8:11 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 36 min of walking

6. Cedar Grove Trail & Hawthorn Trail via Springwater Corridor 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car10:24 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 10:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.1 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 299 min of walking

7. Dogwood Trail–Northwest Firelane 1 Road, 4 sights 6.6 mi away

   Be there by 7:21 PM

   1. Be there7:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Dark8:12 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:12 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Veterans Creek Trail 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:40 PM
   3. Head back7:55 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 7:57 PM — 13 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

9. Mt. Scott Trail & Veterans Creek Trail 6.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:20 PM

   1. Be there7:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:40 PM
   3. Dark8:11 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:11 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Veterans Reservoir & Johnson Creek Boulevard Trail 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
    2. Sunset7:40 PM
    3. Head back7:55 PM
    4. At your car8:15 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 8:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 37 min of walking

11. Columbia Riverfront Renaissance Trail 5.8 mi away

    Be there by 7:21 PM

    1. Be there7:21 PM
    2. Sunset7:41 PM
    3. Dark8:11 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:11 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Marine Drive Trail 5 mi away

    Leave by 7:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:05 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.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking