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 1.5 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

2. Harrison Falls–Historic Columbia River Highway State Viewpoint, 3 viewpoints 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark8:10 PM

   Back at your car by 8:30 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 3.2 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

4. Camp Benson Falls via Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 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 · 73 min of walking

5. Triangle Pass via Grassy Knoll Trail 3.8 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

6. Forest Road 6800-530 via Forest Road 6800-511 4.5 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. Grassy Knoll 4.5 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

8. Cold Spring–Alway Trail, 3 sights 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:40 PM
   3. Head back7:55 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark8:10 PM

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

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 400 ft climb · 28 min of walking

9. Cedar Creek Trail (149A) via Pacific Crest Trail 6.9 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

10. Gobblers Knob & Cedar Creek Trail (149A) via Pacific Crest Trail 6.9 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 · 150 ft climb · 16 min of walking

11. Mount Defiance–Mitchell Point Trail #417 Loop, 6 sights 6.7 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

12. Forest Road 026 8.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
    2. Sunset7:40 PM
    3. Head back7:55 PM
    4. At your car8:02 PM
    5. Dark8:10 PM

    Back at your car by 8:02 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

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