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. Water Line Viewpoint–Portland Women's Forum State Scenic Viewpoint, 4 viewpoints 1.1 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

2. clothing-optional beach–Bluff Trail, 4 sights 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 7:57 PM — 14 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Redtail Lake–Lewis & Clark Discovery Greenway Trail, 4 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car8:53 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 114 min of walking

4. Lewis & Clark Discovery Greenway Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car8:43 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 93 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Bridal Veil Overlook 3.4 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 · 110 ft climb · 35 min of walking

6. Cape Horn Viewpoint via Cape Horn Trail 3.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 7:57 PM — 15 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Pepper Mountain & Pepper Mountain Trail 3.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:20 PM

   1. Be there7:20 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

8. Pepper Mountain Road & Pepper Mountain Trail 3.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:20 PM

   1. Be there7:20 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

9. Upper Coopey Falls–Foxglove Way, 5 sights 4.2 mi away

   Leave by 3:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car10:32 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 10:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.8 mi to the viewpoint · 2310 ft climb · 367 min of walking

10. Pioneer Point & Cape Horn Trail 4.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:41 PM
    3. Head back7:56 PM
    4. At your car8:20 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 8:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 660 ft climb · 68 min of walking

11. Cape Horn Viewpoint & Cape Horn Trail 4.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:41 PM
    3. Head back7:56 PM
    4. At your car8:21 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 660 ft climb · 70 min of walking

12. Logging Road & Multnomah County Road 550 4.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:41 PM
    3. Head back7:56 PM
    4. At your car7:58 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 7:58 PM — 13 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 8 min of walking