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. Water Line Viewpoint–Portland Women's Forum State Scenic Viewpoint, 4 viewpoints 1.1 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

2. clothing-optional beach–Bluff Trail, 4 sights 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM — 14 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Bridal Veil Overlook 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:05 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.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 35 min of walking

4. Cape Horn Viewpoint via Cape Horn Trail 3.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM — 15 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Pepper Mountain & Pepper Mountain Trail 3.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:22 PM

   1. Be there7:22 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

6. Pepper Mountain Road & Pepper Mountain Trail 3.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:22 PM

   1. Be there7:22 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

7. Pioneer Point & Cape Horn Trail 4.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 660 ft climb · 68 min of walking

8. Cape Horn Viewpoint & Cape Horn Trail 4.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 660 ft climb · 70 min of walking

9. Logging Road & Multnomah County Road 550 4.4 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

10. Forest Road 1520–Forest Road 20, 7 sights 4.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:18 PM

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

11. Logging Road–Palmer Mill Road, 3 sights 4.8 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

12. Franklin Ridge Connector Trail–Loop Trail, 3 sights 4.8 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

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