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 0.4 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. Dog Mountain–Puppy Dog viewpoint, 5 sights 1.8 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

3. Puppy Dog viewpoint & Dog Mountain Trail 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark8:10 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1380 ft climb · 108 min of walking

4. Augspurger Mountain–Puppy Dog viewpoint, 5 sights 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark8:10 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1450 ft climb · 112 min of walking

5. Augspurger Trail 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car8:50 PM
   5. Dark8:09 PM

   Back at your car by 8:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1880 ft climb · 169 min of walking

6. Lancaster Falls–Lower Lancaster Falls, 7 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car9:12 PM
   5. Dark8:10 PM

   Back at your car by 9:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 810 ft climb · 176 min of walking

7. Cabin Creek Falls–Viento West Bluff, 3 falls 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark8:10 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 61 min of walking

8. Historic Columbia River Highway State Viewpoint–Lindsey Pond, 3 sights 1.5 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

9. Camp Benson Falls–Historic Columbia River Highway State Viewpoint, 3 viewpoints 2.1 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

10. Harrison Falls & Lindsey Pond via Mount Defiance Trail #413 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:39 PM
    3. Head back7:54 PM
    4. At your car10:33 PM
    5. Dark8:10 PM

    Back at your car by 10:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 237 min of walking

11. Hole-in-the-Wall Falls & Mount Defiance Trail #413 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:39 PM
    3. Head back7:54 PM
    4. At your car10:38 PM
    5. Dark8:10 PM

    Back at your car by 10:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 245 min of walking

12. White Horse Spring–Lower Green Point Reservoir, 4 sights 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:39 PM
    3. Head back7:54 PM
    4. At your car8:33 PM
    5. Dark8:10 PM

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

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1050 ft climb · 101 min of walking