Sunset hikes near West Valley City, 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. Decker Lake & Crosstown Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car9:01 PM
   5. Dark8:25 PM

   Back at your car by 9:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 98 min of walking

2. Crosstowne Trail 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:32 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 walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Mountain View Corridor Trail 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark8:25 PM

   Back at your car by 8:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 48 min of walking

4. Jordan River Parkway Viewpoint–Cottonwood Pond, 3 sights 5.2 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

5. Jordan River Parkway 5.6 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

6. Kennecott Tailings Pond Number Two 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car9:14 PM
   5. Dark8:25 PM

   Back at your car by 9:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 126 min of walking

7. Jordan River Parkway Viewpoint 6.6 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

8. 9 Line Trail 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:15 PM
   5. Dark8:25 PM

   Back at your car by 8:15 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

9. Parley's Trail 5.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:15 PM
   5. Dark8:25 PM

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

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

10. Crosstown Trail 5 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

11. Cottonwood Pond & Jordan River Parkway 5 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

12. Jordan River Parkway Viewpoint 5.2 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