Sunset hikes near Park City, 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. Dead Tree–Jupiter Access, 4 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking

2. Iron Mountain–Jupiter Peak, 15 sights 2.7 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

3. Scott Hill–Guardsman Peak, 7 sights 2.8 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

4. Mountain Garden Lake–Park City Trail, 6 sights 2.8 mi away

   Be there by 7:35 PM

   1. Be there7:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Dark8:23 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:23 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Park City Trail–Promontory, 4 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car8:49 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 80 min of walking

6. Jupiter Peak–Io Trail (Middle), 5 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car8:44 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 600 ft climb · 85 min of walking

7. 10420–Guardsman Peak, 13 sights 3.1 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

8. Guardsman Peak–Guardsman Pass, 7 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car8:44 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 620 ft climb · 85 min of walking

9. Treasure Hill–Clayton Peak, 18 sights 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 3:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car11:11 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

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

   6.8 mi to the viewpoint · 3100 ft climb · 440 min of walking

10. Twin Lakes Reservoir–Bloods Lake, 6 sights 1.8 mi away

    Leave by 4:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:23 PM
    2. Sunset7:55 PM
    3. Head back8:10 PM
    4. At your car10:29 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 10:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.4 mi to the viewpoint · 2040 ft climb · 331 min of walking

11. Mount Evergreen–Clayton Peak, 13 sights 2.1 mi away

    Leave by 4:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:57 PM
    2. Sunset7:55 PM
    3. Head back8:10 PM
    4. At your car10:04 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 10:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1810 ft climb · 272 min of walking

12. Bloods Lake–Bloods Lake Trail, 6 sights 2.8 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