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. Nestor Peak–Buck Creek Trail, 3 sights 1.1 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

2. N-1730 Road 2.8 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

3. Weldon Wagon Trail 6.1 mi away

   Be there by 7:18 PM

   1. Be there7:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Dark8:09 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Road B-1000 3.7 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.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walking

5. Road N-050 4.1 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

6. Historic Columbia River Highway State Viewpoint–Koberg Beach, 3 beaches 8.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Head back7:53 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark8:09 PM

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

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

7. Burdoin Overlook Trail Loop 8.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Head back7:53 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark8:09 PM

   Back at your car by 7:56 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Coyote Cliffs Trail 9.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Head back7:53 PM
   4. At your car8:06 PM
   5. Dark8:09 PM

   Back at your car by 8:06 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 27 min of walking

9. Courtney Viewpoint & Burdoin Overlook Trail 9.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Head back7:53 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark8:09 PM

   Back at your car by 8:05 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 25 min of walking

10. Mitchell Point–Mitchell Point Trail, 3 sights 8.4 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

11. Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail 9.3 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

12. Forest Road 6800-530 via Forest Road 6800-511 10.9 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

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