Sunset hikes near Mountain Dell Park, 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. Lookout Peak–Donner Reed Party and Mormon Pioneer Viewpoint, 7 sights 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car9:33 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 9:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 2360 ft climb · 235 min of walking

2. Parleys Summit–Great Western Trail bypass, 3 sights 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car8:56 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 8:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 410 ft climb · 92 min of walking

3. Little Dell Reservoir–Parleys Summit, 3 saddles 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car8:52 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 8:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 440 ft climb · 86 min of walking

4. Red Butte Viewpoint–Red Butte, 6 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car9:53 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 9:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1260 ft climb · 223 min of walking

5. Mount Wire West Viewpoint–Mount Wire, 5 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car9:53 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 9:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1230 ft climb · 222 min of walking

6. EID–Freeze Creek Trail, 3 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car8:55 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 8:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1890 ft climb · 144 min of walking

7. Mountain Dell Reservoir–Alexander Creek Trail, 5 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car9:39 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 9:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 750 ft climb · 171 min of walking

8. The Sheep Trail 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 8:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 620 ft climb · 54 min of walking

9. Great Western Trail 3 mi away

   Leave by 7:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 8:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 580 ft climb · 54 min of walking

10. Freeze Creek - Brigham Fork connector & contour trail via Freeze Creek Trail 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
    2. Sunset7:56 PM
    3. Head back8:11 PM
    4. At your car8:55 PM
    5. Dark8:24 PM

    Back at your car by 8:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1870 ft climb · 143 min of walking

11. Freeze Creek - Brigham Fork connector–Freeze Creek Trail, 4 sights 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
    2. Sunset7:56 PM
    3. Head back8:11 PM
    4. At your car9:11 PM
    5. Dark8:24 PM

    Back at your car by 9:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1050 ft climb · 150 min of walking

12. EID reservoir–Freeze Creek Trail, 4 sights 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
    2. Sunset7:56 PM
    3. Head back8:11 PM
    4. At your car9:11 PM
    5. Dark8:24 PM

    Back at your car by 9:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1050 ft climb · 149 min of walking