Sunset hikes near Millcreek, 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 2.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:37 PM

   1. Be there7:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Dark8:25 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:25 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Jordan River Parkway 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car9:41 PM
   5. Dark8:25 PM

   Back at your car by 9:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 177 min of walking

3. Parley's Trail & South Loop Trail 3.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:36 PM

   1. Be there7:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Dark8:24 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:24 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Grandeur Peak Trail–Grandeur Peak West, 3 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car8:59 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 8:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Jordan River Parkway Viewpoint–Cottonwood Pond, 3 sights 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car9:02 PM
   5. Dark8:25 PM

   Back at your car by 9:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 102 min of walking

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

   Leave by 5:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car10:17 PM
   5. Dark8:25 PM

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

   5.2 mi to the viewpoint · 250 min of walking

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

   Leave by 5:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car9:56 PM
   5. Dark8:25 PM

   Back at your car by 9:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.3 mi to the viewpoint · 207 min of walking

8. S-Line Greenway, Parley's Trail 2.5 mi away

   Be there by 7:37 PM

   1. Be there7:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Dark8:25 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:25 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Liberty Lake & 700 East Multi-Use Path 2.5 mi away

   Be there by 7:37 PM

   1. Be there7:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Dark8:25 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:25 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. 700 East Multi-Use Path & S-Line Greenway, Parley's Trail 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Head back8:12 PM
    4. At your car8:53 PM
    5. Dark8:25 PM

    Back at your car by 8:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 82 min of walking

11. Bonneville Shoreline Trail - I-80 Overpass Section–Foothill Drive Access, 3 sights 4.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:56 PM
    3. Head back8:11 PM
    4. At your car8:13 PM
    5. Dark8:24 PM

    Back at your car by 8:13 PM — 12 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

12. South Loop Trail 4.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
    2. Sunset7:56 PM
    3. Head back8:11 PM
    4. At your car8:36 PM
    5. Dark8:24 PM

    Back at your car by 8:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 52 min of walking