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 0.4 mi away

   Be there by 8:17 PM

   1. Be there8:17 PM
   2. Sunset8:37 PM
   3. Dark9:12 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 9:12 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. George Lake–Dalles Ridge Trail Loop, 4 sights 0.4 mi away

   Be there by 8:17 PM

   1. Be there8:17 PM
   2. Sunset8:37 PM
   3. Dark9:13 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 9:13 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Noble Knob Viewpoint–Dalles Ridge Trail Loop, 4 sights 0.4 mi away

   Be there by 8:17 PM

   1. Be there8:17 PM
   2. Sunset8:37 PM
   3. Dark9:13 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 9:13 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Buck Creek Trail–Palisades Trail, 4 sights 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:10 PM
   2. Sunset8:37 PM
   3. Head back8:52 PM
   4. At your car10:43 PM
   5. Dark9:13 PM

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

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

5. Green Valley Trail & Northway Trail 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:07 PM
   2. Sunset8:37 PM
   3. Head back8:52 PM
   4. At your car10:44 PM
   5. Dark9:12 PM

   Back at your car by 10:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Northway Peak–Northway Loop Trail, 3 sights 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:42 PM
   2. Sunset8:37 PM
   3. Head back8:52 PM
   4. At your car11:04 PM
   5. Dark9:12 PM

   Back at your car by 11:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Elizabeth Lake–Henskin Lake, 5 sights 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:08 PM
   2. Sunset8:37 PM
   3. Head back8:52 PM
   4. At your car10:44 PM
   5. Dark9:12 PM

   Back at your car by 10:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Forest Road 7222-510 & Noble Knob Trail 2.6 mi away

   Be there by 8:17 PM

   1. Be there8:17 PM
   2. Sunset8:37 PM
   3. Dark9:12 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 9:12 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Lost Lake–Quinn Lake, 3 lakes 2.6 mi away

   Be there by 8:17 PM

   1. Be there8:17 PM
   2. Sunset8:37 PM
   3. Dark9:12 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 9:12 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Forest Road 7250 & National Forest Development Road 7250 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:42 PM
    2. Sunset8:38 PM
    3. Head back8:53 PM
    4. At your car9:44 PM
    5. Dark9:13 PM

    Back at your car by 9:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 88 min of walking

11. Noble Knob & Dalles Ridge Trail via Ranger Creek Trail 2.9 mi away

    Be there by 8:17 PM

    1. Be there8:17 PM
    2. Sunset8:37 PM
    3. Dark9:13 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 9:13 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Dalles Ridge Trail & Forest Road 7222-510 via Ranger Creek Trail 2.9 mi away

    Be there by 8:17 PM

    1. Be there8:17 PM
    2. Sunset8:37 PM
    3. Dark9:13 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 9:13 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead