Sunset hikes near Mountain Spa, 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. Coyote Loop Trail Loop 6.2 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

2. Red Ledges Trail 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:42 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 71 min of walking

3. Dead Tree–Io Trail (Middle), 3 sights 6.3 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

4. Guardsman Peak–Io Trail (Middle), 3 sights 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car8:53 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

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

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 770 ft climb · 105 min of walking

5. Jupiter Peak–Shadow Lake, 13 sights 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car8:59 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

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

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1090 ft climb · 129 min of walking

6. Iron Mountain–Jupiter Peak, 15 sights 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car9:04 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 9:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1080 ft climb · 141 min of walking

7. Scott Hill–Guardsman Peak, 7 sights 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car9:01 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 9:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 870 ft climb · 126 min of walking

8. Big Flat Spring–Sunset Pass, 4 sights 6.6 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

9. Red Ledges Trail via Wild Ruffy Trail 6.6 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

10. Sunset Pass–Home Run Trail, 3 sights 6.7 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

11. Bloods Lake–Bloods Lake Trail, 6 sights 6.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:28 PM
    2. Sunset7:55 PM
    3. Head back8:10 PM
    4. At your car9:46 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 9:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1270 ft climb · 223 min of walking

12. Silver Lake Islet–Bloods Lake, 11 sights 6.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:55 PM
    3. Head back8:10 PM
    4. At your car9:30 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 9:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 126 min of walking