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 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car9:48 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 9:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Lame Horse Trail–Ridge Connector Trail, 5 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car8:44 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

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

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 70 min of walking

3. Silver Lake Flat–Tibble Fork Reservoir, 12 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 3:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car11:31 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 11:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Tibble Fork Reservoir–Forest Lake, 10 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 3:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car10:21 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 10:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Mill Canyon Peak–Pot Hollow Trail, 3 sights 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 3:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car11:16 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 11:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.5 mi to the viewpoint · 3280 ft climb · 442 min of walking

6. Rock Spring–Mud Spring, 7 sights 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 34 min of walking

7. Horse Spring–Mud Spring Loop, 7 sights 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:24 PM — 0 min before dark.

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

8. Overlook–Lame Horse Trail, 6 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 7 min of walking

9. Lame Horse Trail–Mutual Dell Connector Trail, 5 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car8:56 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 77 min of walking

10. Mud Spring & Ridge Connector Trail via Ridge Trail 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:55 PM
    3. Head back8:10 PM
    4. At your car8:13 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 8:13 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 7 min of walking

11. Dylan's Way–Horse Flat Trail, 5 sights 3 mi away

    Leave by 7:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
    2. Sunset7:55 PM
    3. Head back8:10 PM
    4. At your car8:23 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 8:23 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 32 min of walking

12. Ridge Connector Trail–Salamander Flat Trail, 3 sights 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:55 PM
    3. Head back8:10 PM
    4. At your car8:56 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 8:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 490 ft climb · 105 min of walking