Sunset hikes near Silver Lake Summer Home Area, 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. Twin Peaks (east)–Silver Lake Flat, 6 sights 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 3:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car10:13 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 10:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3420 ft climb · 348 min of walking

2. Holman Ridge-Cabin Flat Trail–Old Trench Road Trail, 3 sights 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car9:48 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 9:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1290 ft climb · 224 min of walking

3. Box Elder Peak Trail–Box Elder Trail Loop, 6 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 8:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 470 ft climb · 42 min of walking

4. Hidden Peak–Peruvian Gulch Viewpoint Loop, 11 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 4:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car9:53 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

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

   4.3 mi to the viewpoint · 2970 ft climb · 296 min of walking

5. Mahogany Mountain–Bear Canyon Trail, 4 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car9:20 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 9:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1800 ft climb · 184 min of walking

6. Grove Creek Spring–Bear Canyon Trail, 3 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car9:23 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 9:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1850 ft climb · 191 min of walking

7. Sunday Saddle–Dick Bass Highway, 6 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car9:03 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 9:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1840 ft climb · 157 min of walking

8. Dick Bass Highway–Gad Valley Road, 5 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car9:04 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

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

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1860 ft climb · 161 min of walking

9. Blackjack Road–Miller Hill Mining Trail, 4 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car8:54 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 8:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1590 ft climb · 135 min of walking

10. Blackjack Waterfall–Blackjack Road, 5 sights 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:46 PM
    2. Sunset7:56 PM
    3. Head back8:11 PM
    4. At your car9:10 PM
    5. Dark8:24 PM

    Back at your car by 9:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1860 ft climb · 170 min of walking

11. Dog Lake–Sunset Pass, 6 sights 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 3:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:42 PM
    2. Sunset7:55 PM
    3. Head back8:10 PM
    4. At your car10:35 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 10:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.9 mi to the viewpoint · 3020 ft climb · 379 min of walking

12. Silver Lake Flat–Tibble Fork Reservoir, 12 sights 0.3 mi away

    Leave by 3:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:29 PM
    2. Sunset7:56 PM
    3. Head back8:11 PM
    4. At your car11:31 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 11:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.7 mi to the viewpoint · 2760 ft climb · 447 min of walking