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. Holman Ridge-Cabin Flat Trail–Old Trench Road Trail, 3 sights 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car9:47 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

   Back at your car by 9:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1290 ft climb · 224 min of walking

2. Timpooneke Trail 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:10 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walking

3. Timpanogos Saddle & Timpanogos Summit Trail via Timpooneke Trail 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 3:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car11:04 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 11:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.9 mi to the viewpoint · 3550 ft climb · 449 min of walking

4. Timpooneke-Chris' Flat Trail 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:10 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walking

5. Grove Creek Spring–Bear Canyon Trail, 3 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car9:21 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 9:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1850 ft climb · 191 min of walking

6. South Timpanogos–Emerald Lake, 4 summits 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 3:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car10:30 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

   Back at your car by 10:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.9 mi to the viewpoint · 3870 ft climb · 400 min of walking

7. Emerald Lake–Mount Timpanogos Trail, 3 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 3:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car10:40 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

   Back at your car by 10:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.2 mi to the viewpoint · 4030 ft climb · 423 min of walking

8. Mahogany Mountain & Mahogany Mtn Trail via Timpooneke-Chris' Flat Trail 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:45 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

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

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 760 ft climb · 92 min of walking

9. Silver Lake Flat–Tibble Fork Reservoir, 12 sights 2 mi away

   Leave by 3:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car11:29 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 11:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.7 mi to the viewpoint · 2760 ft climb · 447 min of walking

10. Tibble Fork Reservoir–Forest Lake, 10 sights 2 mi away

    Leave by 3:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:56 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Head back8:09 PM
    4. At your car10:20 PM
    5. Dark8:22 PM

    Back at your car by 10:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.1 mi to the viewpoint · 3080 ft climb · 349 min of walking

11. Mill Canyon Peak–Rock Spring, 8 sights 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 2:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead2:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Head back8:09 PM
    4. At your car11:45 PM
    5. Dark8:22 PM

    Back at your car by 11:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    7.7 mi to the viewpoint · 3550 ft climb · 510 min of walking

12. Horse Spring–Mud Spring Loop, 7 sights 0.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Head back8:09 PM
    4. At your car8:22 PM
    5. Dark8:22 PM

    Back at your car by 8:22 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 34 min of walking