Sunset hikes near Midway, 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 5.8 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. Chop'd Coyote Trail–Red Ledges Trail, 3 sights 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car9:08 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 9:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 117 min of walking

3. Big Flat Spring–Sunset Pass, 4 sights 6.5 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

4. Holman Ridge-Cabin Flat Trail–Old Trench Road Trail, 3 sights 6.7 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

5. Sunset Pass–Home Run Trail, 3 sights 6.8 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

6. Dead Tree–Io Trail (Middle), 3 sights 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car8:58 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 760 ft climb · 114 min of walking

7. Lake Martha–Lake Catherine, 6 saddles 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car9:35 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 9:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 2530 ft climb · 243 min of walking

8. Catherine Pass–Sunset Pass, 9 sights 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car9:21 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 9:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 2500 ft climb · 218 min of walking

9. Dog Lake–Sunset Pass, 7 sights 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car10:33 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

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

   5.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2400 ft climb · 338 min of walking

10. Mill Canyon Peak–Pot Hollow Trail, 3 sights 4.1 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

11. Pot Hollow–East Ridge Trail, 5 sights 4.6 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

12. Rock Spring–Forest Lake, 7 sights 5.9 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