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. BPA Road–CG 2930, 5 sights 0.8 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

2. CG-2950 Road & N-3000 Road 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car9:15 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 9:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1040 ft climb · 188 min of walking

3. Nestor Peak–Buck Creek Trail, 3 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car9:38 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 9:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1920 ft climb · 250 min of walking

4. BPA Road–CG 3015, 3 sights 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car8:43 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 670 ft climb · 115 min of walking

5. CG 2930 & Cg 2920 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 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 · 700 ft climb · 127 min of walking

6. Cg 2927 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car9:29 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 9:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1370 ft climb · 224 min of walking

7. Cg 3000 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car9:28 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

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

   3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1300 ft climb · 222 min of walking

8. CG 2930–CG-2950 Road, 3 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car8:45 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 710 ft climb · 119 min of walking

9. Cg 3000–Cg 3010, 3 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 5:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car8:54 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 8:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1370 ft climb · 157 min of walking

10. Chemawa Hill–CG-3020 Road, 3 sights 1.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
    2. Sunset7:41 PM
    3. Head back7:56 PM
    4. At your car8:50 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

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

    2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 760 ft climb · 132 min of walking

11. Wygant Lower Viewpoint–100L Toilet Bowl Loop, 8 sights 4.8 mi away

    Leave by 4:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:41 PM
    3. Head back7:56 PM
    4. At your car9:43 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 9:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2070 ft climb · 270 min of walking

12. Jewett Creek Trail 5.7 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