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 via Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car8:15 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 8:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 40 min of walking

2. Mitchell Point–Mitchell Point Trail, 3 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 8:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail 3.1 mi away

   Be there by 7:20 PM

   1. Be there7:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Dark8:11 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:11 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Water Tank Trail 3.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:21 PM

   1. Be there7:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Dark8:11 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:11 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Forest Road 6800-530 via Forest Road 6800-511 5.9 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. Cold Spring–Alway Trail, 3 sights 5.9 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

7. Triangle Pass via Grassy Knoll Trail 6.5 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

8. Grassy Knoll–Triangle Pass, 3 summits 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 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 · 170 ft climb · 21 min of walking

9. Mount Defiance–Mitchell Point Trail #417 Loop, 6 sights 6.8 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. Road N-050 5.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:41 PM
    3. Head back7:56 PM
    4. At your car8:06 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 8:06 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walking

11. Nestor Peak–Buck Creek Trail, 3 sights 5.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:41 PM
    3. Head back7:56 PM
    4. At your car8:05 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 8:05 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walking

12. N-1730 Road 5.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:41 PM
    3. Head back7:56 PM
    4. At your car8:06 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 8:06 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walking

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