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. Forest Road 1520–Forest Road 20, 7 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

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

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 8 min of walking

2. Giant Cedar Loop–Logging Road Loop, 5 sights 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:01 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 11 min of walking

3. Logging Road & Mystery Bridge Trail - old logging grade via Palmer Mill Road 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car8:35 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 65 min of walking

4. Devils Rest–Donahue Creek Trail (Rail Grade), 5 sights 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:02 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 10 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Cougar Rock Trail–Loop Trail, 3 sights 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:01 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 10 min of walking

6. Franklin Ridge Connector Trail–Loop Trail, 3 sights 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:02 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 13 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Wahkeena Spring–Lemmons Viewpoint, 6 sights 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:02 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 13 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Logging Road–Palmer Mill Road, 3 sights 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

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

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 10 min of walking

9. Donahue Creek Trail (Rail Grade)–Donahue Creek Trail, 3 sights 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:02 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 10 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Logging Road & Multnomah County Road 550 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
    2. Sunset7:43 PM
    3. Head back7:58 PM
    4. At your car8:00 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 8:00 PM — 13 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 8 min of walking

11. Fairy Falls–Upper Coopey Falls, 6 sights 1.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:43 PM
    3. Head back7:58 PM
    4. At your car8:04 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 8:04 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 17 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Angel's Rest–Upper Coopey Falls, 4 summits 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:43 PM
    3. Head back7:58 PM
    4. At your car8:04 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 8:04 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 17 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

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