Sunset hikes near Walden Ridge, 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. Jordan River Parkway Viewpoint–Cottonwood Pond, 3 sights 1.2 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

2. Cottonwood Pond & Jordan River Parkway 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:11 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.

   6.0 mi to the viewpoint · 289 min of walking

3. Decker Lake–Cottonwood Pond, 4 sights 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:52 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.

   4.3 mi to the viewpoint · 207 min of walking

4. Jordan River Parkway 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:17 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Wyngate Basin–Dimple Dell Trail/North Rim Trail, 5 sights 5.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:17 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walking

6. Mehraban Pond–Wyngate Basin, 6 sights 5.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car8:18 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:18 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walking

7. Sunrise Point–Dimple Dell Trail/North Rim Trail, 5 sights 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

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

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Dimple Dell Loop Trail–Dimple Dell Trail/North Rim Trail, 5 sights 6.3 mi away

   Be there by 7:35 PM

   1. Be there7:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Dark8:22 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Jordan River Parkway Viewpoint 6.6 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

10. Dimple Dell Trail–Dry Creek Loop Trail, 3 sights 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:32 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 — 9 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking

11. Parley's Trail 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:55 PM
    3. Head back8:10 PM
    4. At your car8:31 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 8:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 44 min of walking

12. 9 Line Trail 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:32 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 · 6 min of walking