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. West Mountain–Copper Mine Overlook, 6 sights 3.1 mi away

   Be there by 7:34 PM

   1. Be there7:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Dark8:22 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:22 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Butterfield Peaks–Moon Ridge Trail, 5 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 3:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car10:43 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 10:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.3 mi to the viewpoint · 3440 ft climb · 411 min of walking

3. Copper Mine Overlook & Copper Mine Overlook Road 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 590 ft climb · 70 min of walking

4. Cedar Point 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

   Back at your car by 8:19 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 480 ft climb · 36 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. White Pine Canyon Road 6 mi away

   Leave by 4:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car9:51 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 9:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.2 mi to the viewpoint · 2290 ft climb · 274 min of walking

6. Bear Trap Pass–Bench Trail, 4 sights 7.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car9:05 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 9:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1470 ft climb · 155 min of walking

7. Kelsey Peak–Bear Trap Pass, 3 summits 8.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car9:07 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 9:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Eagle Mountain–411 Trail, 8 sights 9.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car9:41 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

   Back at your car by 9:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 850 ft climb · 203 min of walking

9. Barneys Peak 10.3 mi away

   Be there by 7:35 PM

   1. Be there7:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Dark8:22 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:22 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Bugs Bunny Trail–Cliffside Trail, 10 sights 10.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Head back8:09 PM
    4. At your car9:03 PM
    5. Dark8:21 PM

    Back at your car by 9:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 560 ft climb · 123 min of walking

11. Pony Express Trail–Britney Spears Trail, 9 sights 9.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
    2. Sunset7:53 PM
    3. Head back8:08 PM
    4. At your car8:41 PM
    5. Dark8:21 PM

    Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 64 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Bugs Bunny Trail–Cow Tracks Trail, 7 sights 10 mi away

    Leave by 6:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Head back8:09 PM
    4. At your car9:01 PM
    5. Dark8:21 PM

    Back at your car by 9:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 106 min of walking