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. Wind Mountain & Wind Mountain Trail 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark8:10 PM

   Back at your car by 8:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Augspurger Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car9:06 PM
   5. Dark8:10 PM

   Back at your car by 9:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1430 ft climb · 187 min of walking

3. Mount Defiance–North Lake, 4 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car8:58 PM
   5. Dark8:10 PM

   Back at your car by 8:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1140 ft climb · 147 min of walking

4. Cabin Creek Falls–Viento West Bluff, 5 falls 0 mi away

   Leave by 5:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car10:00 PM
   5. Dark8:10 PM

   Back at your car by 10:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.7 mi to the viewpoint · 370 ft climb · 250 min of walking

5. Historic Columbia River Highway State Viewpoint–Lindsey Pond, 3 sights 0.2 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

6. Camp Benson Falls–Historic Columbia River Highway State Viewpoint, 3 viewpoints 3.1 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

7. Emerald Falls–Historic Columbia River Highway State Viewpoint, 3 viewpoints 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car8:49 PM
   5. Dark8:10 PM

   Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 110 min of walking

8. Harrison Falls–Historic Columbia River Highway State Viewpoint, 3 viewpoints 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark8:10 PM

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

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 71 min of walking

9. Historic Columbia River Highway State Viewpoint via Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark8:10 PM

   Back at your car by 8:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 71 min of walking

10. Dog Mountain–Puppy Dog viewpoint, 5 sights 3.8 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

11. Indian Mountain–Scout Lake, 6 sights 4.4 mi away

    Leave by 3:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:39 PM
    3. Head back7:54 PM
    4. At your car11:16 PM
    5. Dark8:10 PM

    Back at your car by 11:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Chinidere Mountain–Chindere Mountain Trail #445 Viewpoint, 5 sights 4.4 mi away

    Leave by 4:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:39 PM
    3. Head back7:54 PM
    4. At your car9:55 PM
    5. Dark8:10 PM

    Back at your car by 9:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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