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. Wygant Lower Viewpoint–100L Toilet Bowl Loop, 8 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car9:41 PM
   5. Dark8:09 PM

   Back at your car by 9:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2070 ft climb · 270 min of walking

2. 150L The Boot–Borderline Trail Loop, 12 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car9:27 PM
   5. Dark8:09 PM

   Back at your car by 9:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1910 ft climb · 234 min of walking

3. Mount Defiance–Mitchell Point Trail #417 Loop, 6 sights 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark8:10 PM

   Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Lancaster Falls–Lower Lancaster Falls, 7 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car9:12 PM
   5. Dark8:10 PM

   Back at your car by 9:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Cabin Creek Falls–Viento West Bluff, 6 sights 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark8:09 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 46 min of walking

6. White Horse Spring–Lower Green Point Reservoir, 4 sights 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark8:10 PM

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

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1050 ft climb · 101 min of walking

7. Camp Benson Falls–Historic Columbia River Highway State Viewpoint, 3 viewpoints 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car10:29 PM
   5. Dark8:10 PM

   Back at your car by 10:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 230 min of walking

8. Hole-in-the-Wall Falls & Mount Defiance Trail #413 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car10:38 PM
   5. Dark8:10 PM

   Back at your car by 10:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 245 min of walking

9. Starvation Ridge Trail #414 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car10:42 PM
   5. Dark8:10 PM

   Back at your car by 10:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 250 min of walking

10. Harrison Falls & Lindsey Pond via Mount Defiance Trail #413 1.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:39 PM
    3. Head back7:54 PM
    4. At your car10:33 PM
    5. Dark8:10 PM

    Back at your car by 10:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 237 min of walking

11. Historic Columbia River Highway State Viewpoint–Lindsey Pond, 3 sights 1.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
    2. Sunset7:39 PM
    3. Head back7:54 PM
    4. At your car10:22 PM
    5. Dark8:10 PM

    Back at your car by 10:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 220 min of walking

12. Starvation Creek Falls & Viento West Bluff via Wygant Trail 3.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:46 PM
    2. Sunset7:39 PM
    3. Head back7:54 PM
    4. At your car9:23 PM
    5. Dark8:09 PM

    Back at your car by 9:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 870 ft climb · 182 min of walking