Sunset hikes near Vivian Park, 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. Upper Falls–Aquila, 8 sights 1.3 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

2. Provo River Parkway Viewpoint–Aquila, 8 sights 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car8:15 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:15 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 9 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Upper Bridal Veil Falls–Bridal Veil Falls, 9 sights 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:30 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 · 60 ft climb · 9 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Smith Ditch Falls No. 2 & Bonneville Shoreline Trail via Provo River Parkway 2.6 mi away

   Be there by 7:35 PM

   1. Be there7:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Dark8:23 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Provo River Parkway 2.6 mi away

   Be there by 7:36 PM

   1. Be there7:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Dark8:23 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Smith Ditch Falls No.1–Smith Ditch Pipeline Viewpoint, 10 sights 2.6 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. Aqueduct Trail–Aquila, 9 sights 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car8:15 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:15 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 9 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Bonneville Shoreline Trail Loop 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 450 ft climb · 44 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Honeymoon Meadows–Horse Flat Trail, 5 sights 3 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 · 260 ft climb · 32 min of walking

10. Upper Pole Couloir 3.9 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

11. Buffalo Peak–Peak 6233 ft, 10 sights 4.3 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

12. Peak 6233 ft–KhPeak Overlook, 9 sights 4.3 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

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