Sunset hikes near Sundance, 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. Emerald Lake–Mount Timpanogos Trail, 3 sights 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 3:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car10:42 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 10:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.2 mi to the viewpoint · 4030 ft climb · 423 min of walking

2. South Timpanogos–Emerald Lake, 4 summits 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 3:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car10:32 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 10:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.9 mi to the viewpoint · 3870 ft climb · 400 min of walking

3. Provo River–Aquila, 7 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car10:22 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 10:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.0 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 262 min of walking

4. Provo River Parkway 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car9:54 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 9:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 197 min of walking

5. Bonneville Shoreline Trail & Jungle Love Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:25 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.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 540 ft climb · 127 min of walking

6. Upper Falls–Aquila, 8 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Lame Horse Trail–Ridge Connector Trail, 5 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car8:44 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

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

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 70 min of walking

8. Smith Ditch Falls No.1–Smith Ditch Pipeline Viewpoint, 3 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car9:09 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 9:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 640 ft climb · 131 min of walking

9. Dylan's Way–Horse Flat Trail, 5 sights 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 32 min of walking

10. Overlook–Lame Horse Trail, 6 sights 1.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:30 PM
    2. Sunset7:55 PM
    3. Head back8:10 PM
    4. At your car8:13 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 8:13 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 7 min of walking

11. Horse Spring–Mud Spring Loop, 7 sights 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:15 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 — 0 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 34 min of walking

12. Lame Horse Trail–Mutual Dell Connector Trail, 5 sights 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
    2. Sunset7:55 PM
    3. Head back8:10 PM
    4. At your car8:56 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

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

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 77 min of walking