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. Provo River–Aquila, 7 sights 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car10:21 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

   Back at your car by 10:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Upper Falls–Aquila, 8 sights 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

3. Curly Springs–Aquila, 11 sights 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car9:53 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

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

   4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 212 min of walking

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

   Leave by 7:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

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

   Leave by 7:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

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

   Be there by 7:34 PM

   1. Be there7:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Dark8:22 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:22 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Provo River Parkway 2.6 mi away

   Be there by 7:34 PM

   1. Be there7:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Dark8:22 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:22 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Smith Ditch Falls No.1–Smith Ditch Pipeline Viewpoint, 10 sights 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

9. Aqueduct Trail–Aquila, 9 sights 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

10. Bonneville Shoreline Trail Loop 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Head back8:09 PM
    4. At your car8:24 PM
    5. Dark8:21 PM

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

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

11. Honeymoon Meadows–Horse Flat Trail, 5 sights 3 mi away

    Leave by 7:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Head back8:09 PM
    4. At your car8:21 PM
    5. Dark8:22 PM

    Back at your car by 8:21 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 32 min of walking

12. Mud Spring–Horse Flat Trail, 6 sights 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 3:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:27 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Head back8:09 PM
    4. At your car11:19 PM
    5. Dark8:21 PM

    Back at your car by 11:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    7.2 mi to the viewpoint · 2420 ft climb · 436 min of walking