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. Provo River–Aquila, 7 sights 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car10:19 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 10:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.0 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 262 min of walking

2. Upper Falls–Aquila, 8 sights 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:11 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Provo River Parkway Viewpoint–Aquila, 8 sights 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:11 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 9 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Upper Bridal Veil Falls–Bridal Veil Falls, 9 sights 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:11 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 9 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Smith Ditch Falls No. 2 & Bonneville Shoreline Trail via Provo River Parkway 1.3 mi away

   Be there by 7:32 PM

   1. Be there7:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Dark8:20 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:20 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Provo River Parkway 1.3 mi away

   Be there by 7:32 PM

   1. Be there7:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Dark8:20 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:20 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Smith Ditch Falls No.1–Smith Ditch Pipeline Viewpoint, 10 sights 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:11 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Aqueduct Trail–Aquila, 9 sights 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

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

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 9 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Curly Springs–Brook Hollow, 12 sights 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car9:14 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

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

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 470 ft climb · 145 min of walking

10. Buffalo Peak–Peak 6233 ft, 10 sights 3.1 mi away

    Be there by 7:32 PM

    1. Be there7:32 PM
    2. Sunset7:52 PM
    3. Dark8:20 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:20 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Khyv Peak Overlook Back Viewpoint–Ghost Creek Trail, 8 sights 3.1 mi away

    Be there by 7:32 PM

    1. Be there7:32 PM
    2. Sunset7:52 PM
    3. Dark8:20 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:20 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Peak 6233 ft–KhPeak Overlook, 9 sights 3.1 mi away

    Be there by 7:32 PM

    1. Be there7:32 PM
    2. Sunset7:52 PM
    3. Dark8:20 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:20 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead