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. Beargrass Trail & Gravy Train via Timberline Trail #600 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark8:09 PM

   Back at your car by 7:58 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

2. Barlow Butte & 3560-221 via Barlow Butte Trail #670 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark8:09 PM

   Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 760 ft climb · 77 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Barlow Butte Trail #670 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark8:09 PM

   Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 800 ft climb · 77 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Gravy Train & Timberline West Leg Road 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car8:42 PM
   5. Dark8:09 PM

   Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 86 min of walking

5. Pacific Crest Trail 3 mi away

   Leave by 7:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark8:09 PM

   Back at your car by 8:02 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 21 min of walking

6. Split Rock–Paradise Park Loop Trail #757 Viewpoint, 5 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark8:09 PM

   Back at your car by 8:05 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 26 min of walking

7. Paradise Branch Falls–Pacific Crest Viewpoint, 5 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark8:09 PM

   Back at your car by 8:04 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 25 min of walking

8. Glade Trail #661–Gravy Train, 3 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark8:09 PM

   Back at your car by 7:58 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 10 min of walking

9. Paradise Park Loop Trail #757 Viewpoint–Pacific Crest Viewpoint, 5 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark8:09 PM

   Back at your car by 7:58 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walking

10. Little Zigzag Falls–Enid Lake, 6 sights 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
    2. Sunset7:39 PM
    3. Head back7:54 PM
    4. At your car7:58 PM
    5. Dark8:09 PM

    Back at your car by 7:58 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

11. Hidden Lake–Hidden Lake Trail #779, 3 sights 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
    2. Sunset7:39 PM
    3. Head back7:54 PM
    4. At your car8:11 PM
    5. Dark8:09 PM

    Back at your car by 8:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 35 min of walking

12. Burnt Lake–Pacific Crest Viewpoint, 4 sights 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
    2. Sunset7:39 PM
    3. Head back7:54 PM
    4. At your car8:10 PM
    5. Dark8:09 PM

    Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 34 min of walking

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