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. Nature Trail–Northwest Firelane 1 Road, 4 sights 1.8 mi away

   Be there by 7:25 PM

   1. Be there7:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Dark8:16 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:16 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Northwest Firelane 2 Road & Skyline Trail via Northwest Leif Erikson Drive 1.8 mi away

   Be there by 7:25 PM

   1. Be there7:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Dark8:16 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:16 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Mill Pond via Boulder Creek Trail 2.6 mi away

   Be there by 7:25 PM

   1. Be there7:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Dark8:16 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:16 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Bridge Viewpoint & Water Line Trail via Northwest Leif Erikson Drive 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Head back8:00 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark8:16 PM

   Back at your car by 8:02 PM — 14 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walking

5. Cedar Mill Creek Greenway & Cedar Mill Pond 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Head back8:00 PM
   4. At your car8:09 PM
   5. Dark8:16 PM

   Back at your car by 8:09 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

6. Council Crest Trail & Shadyside Trail via Marquam Trail 7.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 770 ft climb · 106 min of walking

7. Burnt Bridge Creek Trail via Ellen Davis Trail 10.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:23 PM

   1. Be there7:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Dark8:13 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Ellen Davis Sunset Point & Ellen Davis Trail 10.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 42 min of walking

9. G Street Sunset Point 10.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Head back8:00 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 34 min of walking

10. I-205 Multi-Use Path 9.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:09 PM
    2. Sunset7:43 PM
    3. Head back7:58 PM
    4. At your car10:07 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

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

    5.3 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 262 min of walking

11. Fanno Creek Trail 7 mi away

    Leave by 7:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:01 PM
    5. Dark8:15 PM

    Back at your car by 8:01 PM — 14 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

12. Vancouver Lake & Northwest Lower River Road 7.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:17 PM
    5. Dark8:16 PM

    Back at your car by 8:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 34 min of walking