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. Box Elder Peak Trail & White Canyon Trail via Deer Creek-Dry Creek Trail 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car9:34 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 9:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 2730 ft climb · 252 min of walking

2. Holman Ridge-Cabin Flat Trail–Old Trench Road Trail, 3 sights 1.8 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

3. Twin Peaks (east)–Silver Lake Flat, 6 sights 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 3:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car10:12 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 10:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3420 ft climb · 348 min of walking

4. Mahogany Mountain–Bear Canyon Trail, 4 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car9:18 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 9:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1800 ft climb · 184 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. Lame Horse Trail–Ridge Connector Trail, 5 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:42 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Timpanogos Saddle–Salamander Flat Trail, 4 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 2:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car11:15 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 11:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.3 mi to the viewpoint · 3500 ft climb · 469 min of walking

8. Hidden Peak–Peruvian Gulch Viewpoint Loop, 11 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:21 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.

   4.3 mi to the viewpoint · 2970 ft climb · 296 min of walking

9. Sunday Saddle–Dutchman Road, 5 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 3:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car10:21 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

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

   5.2 mi to the viewpoint · 3310 ft climb · 359 min of walking

10. Silver Lake Flat–Tibble Fork Reservoir, 12 sights 0 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

11. Tibble Fork Reservoir–Forest Lake, 10 sights 0 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

12. Horsetail Falls & Deer Creek-Dry Creek Trail 1.2 mi away

    Leave by 3:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:45 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Head back8:09 PM
    4. At your car11:21 PM
    5. Dark8:22 PM

    Back at your car by 11:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.8 mi to the viewpoint · 2900 ft climb · 421 min of walking