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. Puppy Dog viewpoint & Dog-Augspurger Tie Trail via Augspurger Trail 1.5 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

2. Augspurger Trail 1.5 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

3. Dog Mountain–Dog Mountain Viewpoint, 3 summits 1.5 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

4. Augspurger Mountain via Augspurger Trail 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car9:05 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 9:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1420 ft climb · 181 min of walking

5. Wind Mountain & Wind Mountain Trail 1.6 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

6. Cabin Creek Falls–Viento West Bluff, 5 falls 2.4 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

7. Forest Road 018 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Historic Columbia River Highway State Viewpoint–Lindsey Pond, 3 sights 2.4 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

9. Harrison Falls–Historic Columbia River Highway State Viewpoint, 3 viewpoints 2.4 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

10. Historic Columbia River Highway State Viewpoint via Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail 2.4 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

11. Camp Benson Falls via Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
    2. Sunset7:41 PM
    3. Head back7:56 PM
    4. At your car8:33 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

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

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 73 min of walking

12. Emerald Falls–Historic Columbia River Highway State Viewpoint, 3 viewpoints 2.4 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