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. Alderwood Trail via Glenn L. Jackson Memorial Bridge 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 27 min of walking

2. Powell Butte–Mountain Finder, 8 sights 6 mi away

   Leave by 7:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 36 min of walking

3. Veterans Creek Trail 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM — 13 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

4. Mt. Scott Trail & Veterans Creek Trail 6.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:22 PM

   1. Be there7:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Dark8:13 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:13 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Dogwood Trail–Northwest Firelane 1 Road, 4 sights 6.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:23 PM

   1. Be there7:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Dark8:14 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:14 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Veterans Reservoir & Johnson Creek Boulevard Trail 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 37 min of walking

7. Columbia Riverfront Renaissance Trail 5.6 mi away

   Be there by 7:23 PM

   1. Be there7:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Dark8:13 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:13 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Marine Drive Trail 4.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking

9. Burnt Bridge Creek Trail 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 73 min of walking

10. Mays Lake & Wheels to Wings Trail via Marine Drive Trail 6 mi away

    Leave by 6:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:42 PM
    3. Head back7:57 PM
    4. At your car8:21 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

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

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 46 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Roswell Pond Open Space–West Lents Floodplain, 3 groves 4.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:42 PM
    3. Head back7:57 PM
    4. At your car8:36 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 77 min of walking

12. Land–Old Apple Tree, 5 viewpoints 5.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
    2. Sunset7:43 PM
    3. Head back7:58 PM
    4. At your car8:40 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 83 min of walking

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