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. Schoolhouse Springs–Forbidden Trail, 6 sights 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:11 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Schoolhouse Springs–Canyon Hollow Trail, 14 sights 1 mi away

   Leave by 7:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:11 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

3. Horsetail Falls–Deer Creek-Dry Creek Trail, 3 sights 1 mi away

   Leave by 7:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 450 ft climb · 41 min of walking

4. Box Elder Peak Trail–Box Elder Trail Loop, 6 sights 1 mi away

   Leave by 7:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 470 ft climb · 42 min of walking

5. Corner Canyon Regional Park Beach–Canyon Hollow Trail, 13 sights 1 mi away

   Leave by 4:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car10:27 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 10:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1330 ft climb · 303 min of walking

6. Jacob's Traverse Road–Last Chance Trail, 7 sights 1 mi away

   Leave by 7:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:11 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. First Hamongog Trail–Jacob's Traverse Road, 6 sights 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 17 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Bonneville Shoreline Trail - Draper Section–Canyon Hollow Trail, 7 sights 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

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

   Back at your car by 8:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 940 ft climb · 85 min of walking

9. Hidden Meadows Foot Path–Jacob's Traverse Road, 5 sights 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:35 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 550 ft climb · 67 min of walking

10. Lake Hardy–Lower Jacobs Ladder Downhill MTB Trail, 3 sights 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
    2. Sunset7:55 PM
    3. Head back8:10 PM
    4. At your car8:11 PM
    5. Dark8:22 PM

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

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Thunderdome Viewpoint–Upper Pond Loop, 8 sights 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Head back8:09 PM
    4. At your car8:24 PM
    5. Dark8:22 PM

    Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 38 min of walking

12. Upper Pond & Cedar Hills Parkway 2.8 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