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. South Fork to Packard Canyon Viewpoint–Rock Canyon/Dry Fork Trail, 3 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 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 · 920 ft climb · 70 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Cascade Saddle–Rock Canyon/Dry Fork Trail, 3 sights 0 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

3. Cascade Saddle Spring–Cascade Saddle, 5 sights 0 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

4. Windy Pass Spring–Windy Pass, 4 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:47 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.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 920 ft climb · 69 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Boardman Spring Trail & First Right Fork via Slide Canyon Trail 0.9 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. Lion's Head & First Right Fork via Slide Canyon Trail 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:21 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 26 min of walking

7. Y Mountain West Peak–Y Mountain Viewpoint, 4 sights 0.9 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

8. Rock Canyon/Dry Fork Trail 0.9 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

9. National Guard Dispersed Camp Road 1 mi away

   Leave by 6:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car8:50 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 470 ft climb · 85 min of walking

10. Rock Canyon Overlook via Buffalo Peak Trail 1.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
    2. Sunset7:55 PM
    3. Head back8:10 PM
    4. At your car8:20 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 8:20 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 23 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Bonneville Shoreline Viewpoint–KhPeak Overlook, 9 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

12. Y Viewpoint–KhPeak Overlook, 10 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