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. Historic Columbia River Highway State Viewpoint–Koberg Beach, 3 beaches 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:40 PM
   3. Head back7:55 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 50 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Koberg Beach via Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:40 PM
   3. Head back7:55 PM
   4. At your car9:28 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

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

   3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 640 ft climb · 188 min of walking

3. Hood River Mountain Viewpoint & Hood River Mountain Trail 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:40 PM
   3. Head back7:55 PM
   4. At your car8:20 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 8:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 530 ft climb · 64 min of walking

4. Hood River Mountain Trail 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:40 PM
   3. Head back7:55 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 40 min of walking

5. Jewett Creek Trail 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:40 PM
   3. Head back7:55 PM
   4. At your car9:18 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 9:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1260 ft climb · 198 min of walking

6. Courtney Viewpoint & Burdoin Overlook Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:40 PM
   3. Head back7:55 PM
   4. At your car8:51 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

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

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1380 ft climb · 154 min of walking

7. Locke Lake–Burdoin Overlook Trail, 3 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:40 PM
   3. Head back7:55 PM
   4. At your car8:55 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 8:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1050 ft climb · 146 min of walking

8. Burdoin Overlook Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:40 PM
   3. Head back7:55 PM
   4. At your car8:49 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

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

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1290 ft climb · 145 min of walking

9. Coyote Cliffs Trail 4.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:40 PM
   3. Head back7:55 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 8:08 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 27 min of walking

10. Chetwoot Loop Trail–Mitchell Point Trail, 4 sights 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 4:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:09 PM
    2. Sunset7:41 PM
    3. Head back7:56 PM
    4. At your car10:37 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 10:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.2 mi to the viewpoint · 2190 ft climb · 353 min of walking

11. Swyers Drive 5.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
    2. Sunset7:40 PM
    3. Head back7:55 PM
    4. At your car8:01 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 8:01 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. BPA Road–CG 2930, 5 sights 6.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:30 PM
    2. Sunset7:41 PM
    3. Head back7:56 PM
    4. At your car9:16 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 9:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1130 ft climb · 191 min of walking