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. Twin Peaks (east)–Silver Lake Flat, 6 sights 1.2 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

2. Holman Ridge-Cabin Flat Trail–Old Trench Road Trail, 3 sights 2.3 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. Mahogany Mountain–Bear Canyon Trail, 4 sights 2.9 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

4. Grove Creek Spring–Bear Canyon Trail, 3 sights 2.9 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

5. Aspen Patch Road–Bear Canyon Trail, 3 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car9:45 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 9:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1140 ft climb · 221 min of walking

6. Hidden Peak–Peruvian Gulch Viewpoint Loop, 11 sights 3.2 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

7. Sunday Saddle–Dutchman Road, 5 sights 3.2 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

8. Box Elder Peak Trail–Box Elder Trail Loop, 6 sights 3.2 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

9. Silver Lake Flat–Tibble Fork Reservoir, 12 sights 0.3 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 0.5 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. Horsetail Falls & Deer Creek-Dry Creek Trail 0.6 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

12. Mill Canyon Peak–Rock Spring, 8 sights 0 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