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. Indian Mountain–Scout Lake, 6 sights 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 3:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car11:18 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 11:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Tenas Falls–Wahtum Lake, 6 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

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

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

3. Chinidere Mountain–Chindere Mountain Trail #445 Viewpoint, 6 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car8:41 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Lancaster Falls–Lower Lancaster Falls, 7 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 5:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car9:14 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 9:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 810 ft climb · 176 min of walking

5. Mount Defiance–Mitchell Point Trail #417 Loop, 6 sights 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 640 ft climb · 69 min of walking

6. Benson Way Trail #405B–Buck Point Trail #439, 3 sights 5.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 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 · 1690 ft climb · 144 min of walking

7. Benson-Ruckel Trail #405A–Buck Point Trail #439, 3 sights 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1550 ft climb · 120 min of walking

8. Wind Mountain & Wind Mountain Trail 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1050 ft climb · 92 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Dog Mountain–Puppy Dog viewpoint, 5 sights 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car8:41 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1440 ft climb · 134 min of walking

10. Puppy Dog viewpoint & Dog Mountain Trail 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
    2. Sunset7:41 PM
    3. Head back7:56 PM
    4. At your car8:29 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1380 ft climb · 108 min of walking

11. Augspurger Mountain–Puppy Dog viewpoint, 5 sights 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
    2. Sunset7:41 PM
    3. Head back7:56 PM
    4. At your car8:30 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1450 ft climb · 112 min of walking

12. Cabin Creek Falls & Viento West Bluff via Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:41 PM
    3. Head back7:56 PM
    4. At your car8:15 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

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

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 40 min of walking