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 6:23 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

2. Augspurger Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car9:08 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 9:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Cabin Creek Falls–Viento West Bluff, 5 falls 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car10:02 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 10:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Historic Columbia River Highway State Viewpoint–Lindsey Pond, 3 sights 0 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

5. Camp Benson Falls–Historic Columbia River Highway State Viewpoint, 3 viewpoints 3.2 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

6. Harrison Falls–Historic Columbia River Highway State Viewpoint, 3 viewpoints 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 71 min of walking

7. Historic Columbia River Highway State Viewpoint via Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

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

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 71 min of walking

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

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car8:51 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. Dog Mountain–Puppy Dog viewpoint, 5 sights 3.9 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 4.5 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 4.5 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. Indian Mountain–Scout Lake, 6 sights 4.5 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