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. Ranger Creek Viewpoint–Dalles Ridge Trail, 5 sights 0.8 mi away

   Be there by 8:16 PM

   1. Be there8:16 PM
   2. Sunset8:36 PM
   3. Dark9:11 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 9:11 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. George Lake–Dalles Ridge Trail Loop, 4 sights 0.8 mi away

   Be there by 8:16 PM

   1. Be there8:16 PM
   2. Sunset8:36 PM
   3. Dark9:11 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 9:11 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Noble Knob Viewpoint–Dalles Ridge Trail Loop, 4 sights 0.8 mi away

   Be there by 8:16 PM

   1. Be there8:16 PM
   2. Sunset8:36 PM
   3. Dark9:11 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 9:11 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Mutton Mountain–Dalles Ridge Trail, 4 sights 0.8 mi away

   Be there by 8:16 PM

   1. Be there8:16 PM
   2. Sunset8:36 PM
   3. Dark9:11 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 9:11 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Buck Creek Trail–Palisades Trail, 4 sights 2 mi away

   Leave by 5:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:09 PM
   2. Sunset8:36 PM
   3. Head back8:51 PM
   4. At your car10:42 PM
   5. Dark9:11 PM

   Back at your car by 10:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.6 mi to the viewpoint · 2500 ft climb · 298 min of walking

6. Green Valley Trail & Northway Trail 2 mi away

   Leave by 5:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:06 PM
   2. Sunset8:36 PM
   3. Head back8:51 PM
   4. At your car10:43 PM
   5. Dark9:11 PM

   Back at your car by 10:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.6 mi to the viewpoint · 2560 ft climb · 302 min of walking

7. Northway Peak–Northway Loop Trail, 3 sights 2 mi away

   Leave by 4:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:40 PM
   2. Sunset8:36 PM
   3. Head back8:51 PM
   4. At your car11:03 PM
   5. Dark9:11 PM

   Back at your car by 11:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.3 mi to the viewpoint · 2870 ft climb · 347 min of walking

8. Elizabeth Lake–Henskin Lake, 5 sights 2 mi away

   Leave by 5:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:06 PM
   2. Sunset8:36 PM
   3. Head back8:51 PM
   4. At your car10:42 PM
   5. Dark9:11 PM

   Back at your car by 10:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.6 mi to the viewpoint · 2550 ft climb · 302 min of walking

9. Forest Road 7250 & National Forest Development Road 7250 3 mi away

   Leave by 7:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:40 PM
   2. Sunset8:36 PM
   3. Head back8:51 PM
   4. At your car9:43 PM
   5. Dark9:11 PM

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

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 88 min of walking

10. Forest Road 7222-510 & Noble Knob Trail 3.1 mi away

    Be there by 8:16 PM

    1. Be there8:16 PM
    2. Sunset8:36 PM
    3. Dark9:11 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 9:11 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Lost Lake–Quinn Lake, 3 lakes 3.1 mi away

    Be there by 8:16 PM

    1. Be there8:16 PM
    2. Sunset8:36 PM
    3. Dark9:11 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 9:11 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Noble Knob & Dalles Ridge Trail via Ranger Creek Trail 3.3 mi away

    Be there by 8:16 PM

    1. Be there8:16 PM
    2. Sunset8:36 PM
    3. Dark9:11 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 9:11 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead