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. Augspurger Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:40 PM
   3. Head back7:55 PM
   4. At your car9:42 PM
   5. Dark8:10 PM

   Back at your car by 9:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.2 mi to the viewpoint · 2060 ft climb · 272 min of walking

2. Cabin Creek Falls–Viento West Bluff, 5 falls 2.2 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

3. Historic Columbia River Highway State Viewpoint–Lindsey Pond, 3 sights 2.1 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

4. Harrison Falls–Historic Columbia River Highway State Viewpoint, 3 viewpoints 2.1 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

5. Historic Columbia River Highway State Viewpoint via Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail 2.1 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

6. Camp Benson Falls via Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark8:10 PM

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

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 73 min of walking

7. Emerald Falls–Historic Columbia River Highway State Viewpoint, 3 viewpoints 2.3 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. Wind Mountain & Wind Mountain Trail 3.6 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

9. Stevenson Ridge Trail 3.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:40 PM
   3. Head back7:55 PM
   4. At your car9:26 PM
   5. Dark8:10 PM

   Back at your car by 9:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. Benson-Ruckel Trail #405A–Buck Point Trail #439, 3 sights 4.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
    2. Sunset7:40 PM
    3. Head back7:55 PM
    4. At your car8:31 PM
    5. Dark8:10 PM

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

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1550 ft climb · 120 min of walking

11. Indian Mountain–Scout Lake, 6 sights 5.4 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 5.4 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