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. Moulton Falls–East Fork of the Lewis River Viewpoint, 3 sights 0 mi away

   Be there by 7:22 PM

   1. Be there7:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Dark8:13 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:13 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Moulton Falls–East Fork of the Lewis River Viewpoint, 3 groves 0.1 mi away

   Be there by 7:22 PM

   1. Be there7:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Dark8:12 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:12 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Yacolt Falls–Moulton Falls, 3 groves 0.1 mi away

   Be there by 7:22 PM

   1. Be there7:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Dark8:13 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:13 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Bells Mountain Trail 0.5 mi away

   Be there by 7:22 PM

   1. Be there7:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Dark8:12 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:12 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Sword Fern Way Trail 0.8 mi away

   Be there by 7:22 PM

   1. Be there7:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Dark8:13 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:13 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Bells Mountain 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car9:18 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

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

   3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1030 ft climb · 188 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. BG-3000 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car8:51 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

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

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 500 ft climb · 117 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Yacolt Reservoir 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walking

9. Mr. Bojangles 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 440 ft climb · 73 min of walking

10. Larch Mountain–Appaloosa Trail Loop, 10 sights 6.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:42 PM
    3. Head back7:57 PM
    4. At your car8:48 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1060 ft climb · 135 min of walking

11. Elkhorn Mountain & L-1451 Road 6.3 mi away

    Be there by 7:22 PM

    1. Be there7:22 PM
    2. Sunset7:42 PM
    3. Dark8:12 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:12 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. L-1451 Road 6.3 mi away

    Be there by 7:22 PM

    1. Be there7:22 PM
    2. Sunset7:42 PM
    3. Dark8:12 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:12 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead