Sunset hikes

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. French Meadows Road via Tevis Cup Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 4:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:46 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car11:06 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 11:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1580 ft climb · 345 min of walking

2. Point Mariah–Hellman Way, 3 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car9:20 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 9:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 290 ft climb · 113 min of walking

3. Crows Nest–Rowton, 5 summits 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:48 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car10:12 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 10:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.9 mi to the viewpoint · 980 ft climb · 230 min of walking

4. Mount Disney–Rowton, 6 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car10:02 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 10:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 860 ft climb · 210 min of walking

5. Rowton–Benches Viewpoint, 6 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:30 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car8:41 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:41 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 35 min of walking

6. Hellman Way–Sterling's Canyon Road, 3 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car9:13 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 9:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 99 min of walking

7. Hellman Way–Memorial Overland Emigrant Trail Loop, 3 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car9:14 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

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

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 100 min of walking

8. Benches Viewpoint–Bogus Basin Loop, 7 sights 3.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car9:11 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 9:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 91 min of walking

9. Mount Lincoln 3.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car8:35 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:35 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 380 ft climb · 30 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Serene Lakes–Claim Jumper Bike Route Loop, 5 sights 3.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
    2. Sunset8:12 PM
    3. Head back8:27 PM
    4. At your car9:22 PM
    5. Dark8:41 PM

    Back at your car by 9:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 520 ft climb · 121 min of walking

11. Overland Trail & Switchback 4 mi away

    Leave by 7:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
    2. Sunset8:12 PM
    3. Head back8:27 PM
    4. At your car8:57 PM
    5. Dark8:41 PM

    Back at your car by 8:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 400 ft climb · 72 min of walking

12. Mount Lincoln Viewpoint–Mount Judah Loop Loop, 3 sights 4 mi away

    Leave by 7:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
    2. Sunset8:12 PM
    3. Head back8:27 PM
    4. At your car8:43 PM
    5. Dark8:41 PM

    Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 460 ft climb · 46 min of walking