Sunset hikes near West Mountain, 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. South West Mountain Road 4.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

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

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 23 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Utah Lake & Airport Dike Road via Lakeview Parkway Trail 10.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

3. Lakeview Parkway Trail 11.9 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

4. Spanish Fork Parkway 12 mi away

   Be there by 7:34 PM

   1. Be there7:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Dark8:21 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:21 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. West 4800 South Street 12.7 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

6. Provo River Parkway 12.8 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. South Lake Mountain Road 13 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car9:05 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 9:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 720 ft climb · 132 min of walking

8. Lake Mountain Road Loop 13 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car9:04 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 9:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 710 ft climb · 129 min of walking

9. South 12800 West Street Loop 13.6 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. Black Point Loop 14.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:55 PM
    3. Head back8:10 PM
    4. At your car8:51 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 88 min of walking

11. Lake Mountain Communications Road 14.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:24 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 — 4 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 19 min of walking

12. Mouse Rock–Y Viewpoint, 4 viewpoints 15.3 mi away

    Be there by 7:33 PM

    1. Be there7:33 PM
    2. Sunset7:53 PM
    3. Dark8:21 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:21 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead