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 0 mi away

   Leave by 3:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car10:10 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

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

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

2. Box Elder Peak Trail–Box Elder Trail Loop, 6 sights 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Sunday Saddle–Dick Bass Highway, 6 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car9:00 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 9:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1840 ft climb · 157 min of walking

4. Red Stack–Twin Peaks (east), 7 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 5:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car9:02 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 9:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 2110 ft climb · 173 min of walking

5. Holman Ridge-Cabin Flat Trail–Old Trench Road Trail, 3 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car9:45 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

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

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

6. Blackjack Road–Miller Hill Mining Trail, 4 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car8:51 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1590 ft climb · 135 min of walking

7. Blackjack Waterfall–Blackjack Road, 5 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car9:07 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

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

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1860 ft climb · 170 min of walking

8. The Pfeifferhorn–Red Pine Lake, 5 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 3:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car10:42 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 10:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.8 mi to the viewpoint · 3260 ft climb · 394 min of walking

9. Hidden Peak–Peruvian Gulch Viewpoint, 4 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car9:49 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 9:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.2 mi to the viewpoint · 2770 ft climb · 287 min of walking

10. Alta Dry Fork Road–Dick Bass Highway, 5 sights 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:52 PM
    3. Head back8:07 PM
    4. At your car9:03 PM
    5. Dark8:20 PM

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

    2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1770 ft climb · 160 min of walking

11. Silver Lake Flat–Tibble Fork Reservoir, 12 sights 0 mi away

    Leave by 3:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:26 PM
    2. Sunset7:52 PM
    3. Head back8:07 PM
    4. At your car11:27 PM
    5. Dark8:20 PM

    Back at your car by 11:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Tibble Fork Reservoir–Forest Lake, 10 sights 1.6 mi away

    Leave by 3:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:54 PM
    2. Sunset7:52 PM
    3. Head back8:07 PM
    4. At your car10:18 PM
    5. Dark8:20 PM

    Back at your car by 10:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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