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. North Pine 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:27 PM
   2. Sunset8:16 PM
   3. Head back8:31 PM
   4. At your car8:46 PM
   5. Dark8:44 PM

   Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 430 ft climb · 45 min of walking

2. Buzzards Roost–Little Basin Reservoir (closed), 5 sights 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:26 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Head back8:30 PM
   4. At your car8:54 PM
   5. Dark8:44 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 53 min of walking

3. Blooms Creek Trail–Pig Ridge Cutoff, 4 sights 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:39 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Head back8:30 PM
   4. At your car8:39 PM
   5. Dark8:44 PM

   Back at your car by 8:39 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 25 min of walking

4. Clark Viewpoint–Whitehouse Ridge Viewpoint, 5 viewpoints 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
   2. Sunset8:16 PM
   3. Head back8:31 PM
   4. At your car8:41 PM
   5. Dark8:45 PM

   Back at your car by 8:41 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 400 ft climb · 33 min of walking

5. Little Basin Reservoir (closed)–Pig Ridge Cutoff, 3 sights 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:39 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Head back8:30 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark8:44 PM

   Back at your car by 8:40 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 26 min of walking

6. Penstock Truck Trail 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:46 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Head back8:30 PM
   4. At your car8:45 PM
   5. Dark8:44 PM

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

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 25 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Leonard Redwood Grove–Father-of-the-Forest, 4 sights 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:30 PM
   2. Sunset8:16 PM
   3. Head back8:31 PM
   4. At your car9:03 PM
   5. Dark8:44 PM

   Back at your car by 9:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 59 min of walking

8. Middle Ridge Road & Sunset Trail 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
   2. Sunset8:16 PM
   3. Head back8:31 PM
   4. At your car9:04 PM
   5. Dark8:44 PM

   Back at your car by 9:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 61 min of walking

9. Creeping Forest Trail–Johansen Road, 5 sights 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
   2. Sunset8:16 PM
   3. Head back8:31 PM
   4. At your car9:01 PM
   5. Dark8:44 PM

   Back at your car by 9:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 540 ft climb · 75 min of walking

10. The Statue Of Responsibility & Middle Ridge Road 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
    2. Sunset8:16 PM
    3. Head back8:31 PM
    4. At your car9:04 PM
    5. Dark8:44 PM

    Back at your car by 9:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 59 min of walking

11. Basin Easement Trail–Basin Trail, 5 sights 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
    2. Sunset8:16 PM
    3. Head back8:31 PM
    4. At your car9:01 PM
    5. Dark8:44 PM

    Back at your car by 9:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 530 ft climb · 77 min of walking

12. Silver Falls–The Cascades, 6 sights 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
    2. Sunset8:16 PM
    3. Head back8:31 PM
    4. At your car9:02 PM
    5. Dark8:44 PM

    Back at your car by 9:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 570 ft climb · 79 min of walking

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