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 018 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Harrison Falls–Historic Columbia River Highway State Viewpoint, 3 viewpoints 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 71 min of walking

3. Historic Columbia River Highway State Viewpoint via Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

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

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 71 min of walking

4. Camp Benson Falls via Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

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

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 73 min of walking

5. Triangle Pass via Grassy Knoll Trail 4.8 mi away

   Be there by 7:21 PM

   1. Be there7:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Dark8:12 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:12 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Forest Road 6800-530 via Forest Road 6800-511 5.5 mi away

   Be there by 7:21 PM

   1. Be there7:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Dark8:12 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:12 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Cold Spring–Alway Trail, 3 sights 5.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:05 PM — 7 min before dark.

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

8. Grassy Knoll 5.5 mi away

   Be there by 7:21 PM

   1. Be there7:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Dark8:12 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:12 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Mount Defiance–Mitchell Point Trail #417 Loop, 6 sights 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. Cedar Creek Trail (149A) via Pacific Crest Trail 7.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:42 PM
    3. Head back7:57 PM
    4. At your car8:02 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:02 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

11. Gobblers Knob & Cedar Creek Trail (149A) via Pacific Crest Trail 7.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:42 PM
    3. Head back7:57 PM
    4. At your car8:02 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:02 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 16 min of walking

12. Forest Road 026 9.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:42 PM
    3. Head back7:57 PM
    4. At your car8:04 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

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

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 19 min of walking

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