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. Stevenson Ridge Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car9:28 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 9:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1450 ft climb · 223 min of walking

2. Benson Way Trail #405B–Buck Point Trail #439, 3 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1600 ft climb · 129 min of walking

3. Camp Benson Falls–Gorge Trail #400, 3 sights 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 4:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car11:00 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 11:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.2 mi to the viewpoint · 550 ft climb · 350 min of walking

4. Historic Columbia River Highway State Viewpoint–Lindsey Pond, 4 sights 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car8:52 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 112 min of walking

5. Historic Columbia River Highway State Viewpoint via Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail 2 mi away

   Leave by 6:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car9:25 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 9:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 163 min of walking

6. Benson Way Trail #405B–Buck Point Trail #439, 3 sights 4.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car8:43 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1690 ft climb · 144 min of walking

7. Lower Ruckel Creek Falls–Buck Point Trail #439, 4 sights 4.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1580 ft climb · 127 min of walking

8. Tenas Falls–Wahtum Lake, 6 sights 5.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 560 ft climb · 96 min of walking

9. Wind Mountain & Wind Mountain Trail 5.6 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

10. Puppy Dog viewpoint & Dog-Augspurger Tie Trail via Augspurger Trail 6.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:29 PM
    2. Sunset7:41 PM
    3. Head back7:56 PM
    4. At your car9:06 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

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

    2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1450 ft climb · 182 min of walking

11. Augspurger Trail 6.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:32 PM
    2. Sunset7:41 PM
    3. Head back7:56 PM
    4. At your car9:03 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 9:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1390 ft climb · 176 min of walking

12. Dog Mountain–Dog Mountain Viewpoint, 3 summits 6.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:29 PM
    2. Sunset7:41 PM
    3. Head back7:56 PM
    4. At your car9:06 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

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

    2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1450 ft climb · 181 min of walking