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. Cabin Creek Falls–Viento West Bluff, 3 falls 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark8:10 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 61 min of walking

2. Historic Columbia River Highway State Viewpoint via Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark8:10 PM

   Back at your car by 8:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 71 min of walking

3. Triangle Pass via Grassy Knoll Trail 4.9 mi away

   Be there by 7:19 PM

   1. Be there7:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Dark8:10 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:10 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Forest Road 6800-530 via Forest Road 6800-511 5.8 mi away

   Be there by 7:19 PM

   1. Be there7:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Dark8:10 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:10 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Cold Spring–Alway Trail, 3 sights 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:40 PM
   3. Head back7:55 PM
   4. At your car8:03 PM
   5. Dark8:10 PM

   Back at your car by 8:03 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 390 ft climb · 28 min of walking

6. Grassy Knoll 5.8 mi away

   Be there by 7:19 PM

   1. Be there7:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Dark8:10 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:10 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Mount Defiance–Mitchell Point Trail #417 Loop, 6 sights 4.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark8:10 PM

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

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

8. Forest Road 018 3.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark8:10 PM

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

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Mitchell Point–Mitchell Point Trail, 3 sights 5.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car8:35 PM
   5. Dark8:09 PM

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

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

10. Water Tank Trail 5.4 mi away

    Be there by 7:19 PM

    1. Be there7:19 PM
    2. Sunset7:39 PM
    3. Dark8:09 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:09 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail 5.4 mi away

    Be there by 7:18 PM

    1. Be there7:18 PM
    2. Sunset7:39 PM
    3. Dark8:09 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:09 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Cedar Creek Trail (149A) via Pacific Crest Trail 8.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
    2. Sunset7:40 PM
    3. Head back7:55 PM
    4. At your car8:00 PM
    5. Dark8:10 PM

    Back at your car by 8:00 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 17 min of walking

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