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. Buck Creek Trail–Palisades Trail, 4 sights 0.1 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

2. Forest Road 7251 0.8 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 · 87 min of walking

3. Forest Road 7250 & National Forest Development Road 7250 1.6 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

4. Ranger Creek Viewpoint–Dalles Ridge Trail, 5 sights 1.9 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

5. George Lake–Dalles Ridge Trail Loop, 4 sights 1.9 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

6. Noble Knob Viewpoint–Dalles Ridge Trail Loop, 4 sights 1.9 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

7. Mutton Mountain–Dalles Ridge Trail, 4 sights 1.9 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

8. Noble Knob & Dalles Ridge Trail via Ranger Creek Trail 2.7 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

9. Lost Lake & Dalles Ridge Trail via Ranger Creek Trail 2.7 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

10. Dalles Ridge Trail & Forest Road 7222-510 via Ranger Creek Trail 2.7 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

11. Deep Creek Trail via Noble Knob Trail 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
    2. Sunset8:37 PM
    3. Head back8:52 PM
    4. At your car9:16 PM
    5. Dark9:13 PM

    Back at your car by 9:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 720 ft climb · 69 min of walking

12. Green Valley Trail & Northway Trail 5.7 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