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. Glendoveer Nature Trail Loop 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:05 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walking

2. Columbia Slough Trail & Marine Drive Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 33 min of walking

3. Indian John Park via Salish Ponds Trails 3 mi away

   Leave by 7:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:10 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walking

4. Gresham Pit Lake–Cedar Grove Trail, 7 sights 3.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car10:48 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 10:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.9 mi to the viewpoint · 400 ft climb · 349 min of walking

5. I-205 Multi-Use Path 3.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car8:09 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:09 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 23 min of walking

6. Alderwood Trail via Glenn L. Jackson Memorial Bridge 3.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 27 min of walking

7. Holgate Lane–Pipeline Lane, 3 sights 4.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking

8. Powell Butte–Mountain Finder, 8 sights 4.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 PM — 0 min before dark.

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

9. Elderberry Trail–Forest Edge Trail Loop, 4 sights 4.6 mi away

   Be there by 7:22 PM

   1. Be there7:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Dark8:13 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:13 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Forest Edge Trail–Holgate Lane, 4 sights 4.6 mi away

    Be there by 7:22 PM

    1. Be there7:22 PM
    2. Sunset7:42 PM
    3. Dark8:13 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:13 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Upper Johnson Creek–Springwater Woods, 9 groves 4.8 mi away

    Leave by 4:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:25 PM
    2. Sunset7:42 PM
    3. Head back7:57 PM
    4. At your car10:56 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 10:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    7.2 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 356 min of walking

12. Douglas Fir Trail & Summit Lane 4.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
    2. Sunset7:42 PM
    3. Head back7:57 PM
    4. At your car8:14 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 43 min of walking