Sunset hikes near Dalton, 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. Jordan River Parkway Viewpoint–Cottonwood Pond, 3 sights 1.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:35 PM

   1. Be there7:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Dark8:23 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:23 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Cottonwood Pond & Jordan River Parkway 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car10:35 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 10:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.0 mi to the viewpoint · 289 min of walking

3. Jordan River Parkway Viewpoint–Cottonwood Pond, 3 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car9:01 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 9:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 102 min of walking

4. Decker Lake–Cottonwood Pond, 4 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car9:54 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 9:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.3 mi to the viewpoint · 207 min of walking

5. Jordan River Parkway 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:17 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Green-Tanner Reservoir & Big Cottonwood Canyon Trail 5.3 mi away

   Be there by 7:35 PM

   1. Be there7:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Dark8:22 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Grandeur Peak Trail–Grandeur Peak West, 3 sights 5.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car8:57 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1600 ft climb · 143 min of walking

8. Mount Olympus Trail 5.6 mi away

   Be there by 7:35 PM

   1. Be there7:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Dark8:23 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:23 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. BST Z-Trail Connector via Bonneville Shoreline Trail - Mount Olympus Section 5.6 mi away

   Be there by 7:35 PM

   1. Be there7:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Dark8:23 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:23 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Mount Olympus–Bonneville Shoreline Trail - Mount Olympus Section, 3 sights 5.6 mi away

    Be there by 7:35 PM

    1. Be there7:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:55 PM
    3. Dark8:23 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:23 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Parley's Trail 5.7 mi away

    Be there by 7:35 PM

    1. Be there7:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:55 PM
    3. Dark8:23 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:23 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Big Cottonwood Canyon Trail 5.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:30 PM
    2. Sunset7:55 PM
    3. Head back8:10 PM
    4. At your car8:14 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 8:14 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walking