Sunset hikes near Francis, 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 via Wild Ruffy Trail 2.9 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

2. Rocky Top Trail 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car9:47 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 9:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.9 mi to the viewpoint · 840 ft climb · 216 min of walking

3. Coyote Loop Trail Loop 3.9 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. Red Ledges Trail 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car10:33 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 10:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1250 ft climb · 309 min of walking

5. Big Pole Vista & Big Pole 6.7 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

6. Cast Trail–Lone Cedar Rise Trail, 3 sights 8.5 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. Wright Sheep Road 9 mi away

   Leave by 7:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:22 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 29 min of walking

8. Cast Trail–Lone Cedar Rise Trail, 3 sights 9.1 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

9. Westview Drive 9.2 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

10. Wright Sheep Road via West Garff Ranch Road 9.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
    2. Sunset7:55 PM
    3. Head back8:10 PM
    4. At your car8:22 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 8:22 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 29 min of walking

11. Park East Road 12.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
    2. Sunset7:55 PM
    3. Head back8:10 PM
    4. At your car8:39 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 8:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 62 min of walking

12. Park City Trail–Promontory, 4 sights 13 mi away

    Leave by 6:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
    2. Sunset7:55 PM
    3. Head back8:10 PM
    4. At your car8:49 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

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

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 80 min of walking