Sunset hikes near Charleston, ut

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. Red Ledges Trail 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car9:33 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 9:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 760 ft climb · 188 min of walking

2. Mill Canyon Peak–Pot Hollow Trail, 3 sights 5.5 mi away

   Leave by 3:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car11:16 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 11:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.5 mi to the viewpoint · 3280 ft climb · 442 min of walking

3. Pot Hollow–East Ridge Trail, 5 sights 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car10:41 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 10:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.3 mi to the viewpoint · 2030 ft climb · 342 min of walking

4. Rock Spring–Forest Lake, 7 sights 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car9:49 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 9:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1100 ft climb · 208 min of walking

5. Holman Ridge-Cabin Flat Trail–Old Trench Road Trail, 3 sights 8 mi away

   Leave by 5:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car9:48 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 9:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1290 ft climb · 224 min of walking

6. Red Ledges Trail via Wild Ruffy Trail 8.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car11:17 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 11:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1110 ft climb · 391 min of walking

7. Coyote Loop Trail Loop 8.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car9:07 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 9:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 114 min of walking

8. Big Flat Spring–Sunset Pass, 4 sights 8.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car8:47 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1030 ft climb · 104 min of walking

9. Sunset Pass–Home Run Trail, 3 sights 9.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car10:17 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 10:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 2230 ft climb · 285 min of walking

10. Alta Dry Fork Road–Dick Bass Highway, 5 sights 9.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
    2. Sunset7:56 PM
    3. Head back8:11 PM
    4. At your car9:07 PM
    5. Dark8:24 PM

    Back at your car by 9:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1770 ft climb · 160 min of walking

11. South Fork to Packard Canyon Viewpoint–Cascade Saddle Loop, 5 sights 9.9 mi away

    Leave by 3:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:55 PM
    3. Head back8:10 PM
    4. At your car10:04 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 10:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.7 mi to the viewpoint · 3870 ft climb · 346 min of walking

12. Westview Drive 10 mi away

    Be there by 7:34 PM

    1. Be there7:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Dark8:22 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:22 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead