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. Mitchell Point–Mitchell Point Trail, 3 sights 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark8:08 PM

   Back at your car by 8:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 380 ft climb · 90 min of walking

2. Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail 2.3 mi away

   Be there by 7:16 PM

   1. Be there7:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Dark8:08 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:08 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Mount Defiance–Mitchell Point Trail #417 Loop, 6 sights 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark8:08 PM

   Back at your car by 8:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 640 ft climb · 69 min of walking

4. Water Tank Trail 3.8 mi away

   Be there by 7:17 PM

   1. Be there7:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Dark8:08 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:08 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Historic Columbia River Highway State Viewpoint–Koberg Beach, 3 beaches 8.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark8:07 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 50 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Aubert Reservoir & Surveyor's Ridge Trail #688 9 mi away

   Leave by 6:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car8:18 PM
   5. Dark8:07 PM

   Back at your car by 8:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 610 ft climb · 71 min of walking

7. Surveyor's Ridge Trail #688 9.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car7:55 PM
   5. Dark8:07 PM

   Back at your car by 7:55 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 10 min of walking

8. Hood River Mountain Viewpoint & Hood River Mountain Trail 9.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark8:07 PM

   Back at your car by 8:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 530 ft climb · 64 min of walking

9. Hood River Mountain Trail 9.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark8:07 PM

   Back at your car by 8:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 40 min of walking

10. Surveyor's Ridge & Aubert Reservoir via Surveyor's Ridge Trail #688 10 mi away

    Leave by 6:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
    2. Sunset7:36 PM
    3. Head back7:51 PM
    4. At your car8:24 PM
    5. Dark8:07 PM

    Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 71 min of walking

11. Bald Butte via Surveyor's Ridge Trail #688 10.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
    2. Sunset7:36 PM
    3. Head back7:51 PM
    4. At your car8:06 PM
    5. Dark8:07 PM

    Back at your car by 8:06 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 28 min of walking

12. Swyers Drive 8.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
    2. Sunset7:36 PM
    3. Head back7:51 PM
    4. At your car7:57 PM
    5. Dark8:07 PM

    Back at your car by 7:57 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

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