Sunset hikes near Wendell Way, 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 2.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:37 PM

   1. Be there7:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Dark8:25 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:25 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Parley's Trail & South Loop Trail 3.1 mi away

   Be there by 7:36 PM

   1. Be there7:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Dark8:24 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:24 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Grandeur Peak Trail–Grandeur Peak West, 3 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car8:59 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 8:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1600 ft climb · 143 min of walking

4. Jordan River Parkway 3.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:37 PM

   1. Be there7:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Dark8:25 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:25 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Jordan River Parkway Viewpoint–Cottonwood Pond, 3 sights 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car9:02 PM
   5. Dark8:25 PM

   Back at your car by 9:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 102 min of walking

6. Crosstown Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark8:25 PM

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

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

7. Decker Lake & Crosstown Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:39 PM
   5. Dark8:25 PM

   Back at your car by 8:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 54 min of walking

8. Cottonwood Pond & Jordan River Parkway 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car10:06 PM
   5. Dark8:25 PM

   Back at your car by 10:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.7 mi to the viewpoint · 228 min of walking

9. S-Line Greenway, Parley's Trail 2.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:37 PM

   1. Be there7:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Dark8:25 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:25 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Liberty Lake & 700 East Multi-Use Path 2.2 mi away

    Be there by 7:37 PM

    1. Be there7:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Dark8:25 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:25 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Jordan River Parkway Viewpoint 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Head back8:12 PM
    4. At your car8:46 PM
    5. Dark8:25 PM

    Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 68 min of walking

12. 700 East Multi-Use Path & S-Line Greenway, Parley's Trail 2.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Head back8:12 PM
    4. At your car8:53 PM
    5. Dark8:25 PM

    Back at your car by 8:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 82 min of walking