Sunset hikes near Neilson, 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. Beartrap Fork Trail 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car9:01 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

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

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2170 ft climb · 168 min of walking

2. Evergreen Peak Viewpoint–Twin Lakes Reservoir, 18 sights 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car10:34 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 10:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.6 mi to the viewpoint · 2290 ft climb · 324 min of walking

3. Mill Creek Meadows Trail & Wasatch Crest Trail 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car8:46 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 680 ft climb · 93 min of walking

4. Desolation Lake–Dog Lake, 3 lakes 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car8:45 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 670 ft climb · 90 min of walking

5. Red Pine Rim Viewpoint–Red Pine Rim Trail, 3 sights 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car8:46 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 660 ft climb · 92 min of walking

6. Flagstaff Mountain–Chad's Gap, 3 sights 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car9:36 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 9:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2020 ft climb · 220 min of walking

7. Guardsman Peak–9K Trail, 9 sights 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car9:16 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 9:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 970 ft climb · 157 min of walking

8. Kesler Peak–Kesler Peak Trail, 3 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car8:57 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 8:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 2690 ft climb · 176 min of walking

9. 10420–Guardsman Peak, 13 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 5:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:57 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.

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1130 ft climb · 178 min of walking

10. Scott Hill–Guardsman Peak, 4 summits 3 mi away

    Leave by 7:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:55 PM
    3. Head back8:10 PM
    4. At your car8:24 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 400 ft climb · 39 min of walking

11. Gloria Falls–Mount Baldy, 14 sights 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:56 PM
    3. Head back8:11 PM
    4. At your car9:08 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

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

    2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1880 ft climb · 171 min of walking

12. Cardiff Peak–Mount Baldy, 14 sights 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:56 PM
    3. Head back8:11 PM
    4. At your car9:00 PM
    5. Dark8:24 PM

    Back at your car by 9:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1790 ft climb · 154 min of walking