Sunset hikes near Daniel, 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 3 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. Red Ledges Trail via Wild Ruffy Trail 5.5 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

3. Coyote Loop Trail Loop 5.7 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

4. Westview Drive 6.1 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

5. Cast Trail–Lone Cedar Rise Trail, 3 sights 6.2 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

6. Cast Trail–Lone Cedar Rise Trail, 3 sights 6.5 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

7. Big Pole Vista & Big Pole 7.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:11 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

8. Parker Reservoir Road 9.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:49 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 77 min of walking

9. Mill Canyon Peak–Pot Hollow Trail, 3 sights 8.8 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

10. Circle - Main Canyon Road 9.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Head back8:09 PM
    4. At your car8:32 PM
    5. Dark8:22 PM

    Back at your car by 8:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 39 min of walking

11. Wheeler Fork Road & Wing Flat Road 9 mi away

    Leave by 4:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:55 PM
    3. Head back8:10 PM
    4. At your car10:12 PM
    5. Dark8:22 PM

    Back at your car by 10:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.9 mi to the viewpoint · 2030 ft climb · 303 min of walking

12. Pot Hollow–East Ridge Trail, 5 sights 9.4 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