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. Starvation Creek Falls & Viento West Bluff via Wygant Trail 2.6 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

2. Water Tank Trail via Wygant Trail 3.3 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.

   2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 840 ft climb · 182 min of walking

3. Puppy Dog viewpoint & Dog Mountain Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark8:10 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Augspurger Mountain–Puppy Dog viewpoint, 5 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark8:10 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Dog Mountain–Puppy Dog viewpoint, 5 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car8:39 PM
   5. Dark8:10 PM

   Back at your car by 8:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

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

7. Lancaster Falls–Lower Lancaster Falls, 7 sights 1.3 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

8. Cabin Creek Falls & Viento West Bluff via Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark8:09 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. Water Tank Trail 3.3 mi away

   Be there by 7:19 PM

   1. Be there7:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Dark8:09 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:09 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Camp Benson Falls–Historic Columbia River Highway State Viewpoint, 3 viewpoints 0 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

11. Hole-in-the-Wall Falls & Mount Defiance Trail #413 0 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

12. Starvation Ridge Trail #414 0 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