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. Silveropolis Hill & Lion Hill Loop Trail 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car9:29 PM
   5. Dark8:26 PM

   Back at your car by 9:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1500 ft climb · 198 min of walking

2. Lion Hill Loop Trail–Porphyry Hill Trail, 3 sights 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:44 PM
   5. Dark8:26 PM

   Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 970 ft climb · 92 min of walking

3. Silverado Canyon Sunset Point–Lion Hill Loop Trail, 3 sights 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:43 PM
   5. Dark8:26 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 930 ft climb · 88 min of walking

4. Shoofly Hill & Bald Mountain via Jacob City Loop Trail 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car9:26 PM
   5. Dark8:26 PM

   Back at your car by 9:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2320 ft climb · 215 min of walking

5. Jacob City Loop Trail 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car10:42 PM
   5. Dark8:26 PM

   Back at your car by 10:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1620 ft climb · 292 min of walking

6. Chandler Peak & Jacob City Loop Trail 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark8:26 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Kelsey Peak–Bear Trap Pass, 3 summits 4.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car9:10 PM
   5. Dark8:26 PM

   Back at your car by 9:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1720 ft climb · 165 min of walking

8. McFait Canyon Road 6.6 mi away

   Be there by 7:37 PM

   1. Be there7:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Dark8:26 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:26 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Bench Trail & Ridge Trail 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:45 PM
   5. Dark8:26 PM

   Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1240 ft climb · 102 min of walking

10. Bear Trap Pass & Ridge Trail 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
    2. Sunset7:58 PM
    3. Head back8:13 PM
    4. At your car8:45 PM
    5. Dark8:26 PM

    Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1240 ft climb · 102 min of walking

11. Settlement Canyon Reservoir–Bench Trail, 3 sights 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:58 PM
    3. Head back8:13 PM
    4. At your car10:02 PM
    5. Dark8:26 PM

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

    3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 2290 ft climb · 266 min of walking

12. Butterfield Peaks–Bear Fork Trail, 5 sights 6 mi away

    Leave by 4:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:29 PM
    2. Sunset7:58 PM
    3. Head back8:13 PM
    4. At your car10:00 PM
    5. Dark8:25 PM

    Back at your car by 10:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.4 mi to the viewpoint · 2730 ft climb · 296 min of walking