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 1.3 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. Chinidere Mountain–Chindere Mountain Trail #445 Viewpoint, 5 sights 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car9:57 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 9:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1010 ft climb · 261 min of walking

3. 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

4. Mount Defiance–Mitchell Point Trail #417 Loop, 6 sights 0 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

5. Cabin Creek Falls–Viento West Bluff, 6 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car8:18 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 8:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Camp Benson Falls–Historic Columbia River Highway State Viewpoint, 3 viewpoints 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car10:30 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 10:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 230 min of walking

7. Hole-in-the-Wall Falls & Mount Defiance Trail #413 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car10:40 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 10:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Starvation Ridge Trail #414 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car10:43 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 10:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. Harrison Falls & Lindsey Pond via Mount Defiance Trail #413 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car10:34 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 10:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. Historic Columbia River Highway State Viewpoint–Lindsey Pond, 3 sights 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
    2. Sunset7:41 PM
    3. Head back7:56 PM
    4. At your car10:24 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 10:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. White Horse Spring–Lower Green Point Reservoir, 4 sights 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
    2. Sunset7:41 PM
    3. Head back7:56 PM
    4. At your car8:34 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Dog Mountain–Puppy Dog viewpoint, 5 sights 4.8 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