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 4.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 27 min of walking

2. Powell Butte–Mountain Finder, 8 sights 5.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 PM — 0 min before dark.

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

3. Veterans Creek Trail 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:01 PM — 13 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

4. Mt. Scott Trail & Veterans Creek Trail 6.1 mi away

   Be there by 7:24 PM

   1. Be there7:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Dark8:15 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:15 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. H.J. Biddle Nature Preserve–Water Wheel, 5 lakes 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car8:03 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:03 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Veterans Reservoir via Mt. Scott Trail 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking

7. Glendoveer Nature Trail Loop 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:07 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walking

8. Columbia Riverfront Renaissance Trail 5.5 mi away

   Be there by 7:25 PM

   1. Be there7:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Dark8:15 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:15 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Marine Drive Trail 4.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Head back8:00 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking

10. Burnt Bridge Creek Trail 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:27 PM
    5. Dark8:15 PM

    Back at your car by 8:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 52 min of walking

11. Burnt Bridge Creek Greenway & Burnt Bridge Creek Trail 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:16 PM
    5. Dark8:15 PM

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

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking

12. Mays Lake & Wheels to Wings Trail via Marine Drive Trail 5.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car8:22 PM
    5. Dark8:15 PM

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

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

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