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 0 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. Historic Columbia River Highway State Viewpoint–Gorge Trail #400, 3 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car11:05 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 11:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.5 mi to the viewpoint · 690 ft climb · 367 min of walking

3. Camp Benson Falls–Gorge Trail #400, 3 sights 3.2 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 3.2 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. Puppy Dog viewpoint & Dog-Augspurger Tie Trail via Augspurger Trail 5.3 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

6. Augspurger Trail 5.3 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

7. Dog Mountain–Dog Mountain Viewpoint, 3 summits 5.3 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

8. Augspurger Mountain via Augspurger Trail 5.3 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

9. Wind Mountain & Wind Mountain Trail 5.9 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. Benson-Ruckel Trail #405A–Buck Point Trail #439, 3 sights 6.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:42 PM
    3. Head back7:57 PM
    4. At your car8:33 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

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

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

11. Gobblers Knob & Cedar Creek Trail (149A) via Pacific Crest Trail 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:42 PM
    3. Head back7:57 PM
    4. At your car8:02 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:02 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 16 min of walking

12. Lower Ruckel Creek Falls–Buck Point Trail #439, 4 sights 6.5 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