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. Kelsey Peak–Bear Trap Pass, 3 summits 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car9:10 PM
   5. Dark8:26 PM

   Back at your car by 9:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Settlement Canyon Reservoir & Oakridge Dr 0.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:38 PM

   1. Be there7:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Dark8:26 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:26 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Oakridge Dr & Upland 0.5 mi away

   Be there by 7:38 PM

   1. Be there7:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Dark8:26 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:26 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Bench Trail–Left Hand Fork Trail Loop, 4 sights 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark8:26 PM

   Back at your car by 8:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 460 ft climb · 46 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. South Cassity Drive 0.6 mi away

   Be there by 7:38 PM

   1. Be there7:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Dark8:26 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:26 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Little Mountain & Oakridge Dr 0.8 mi away

   Be there by 7:38 PM

   1. Be there7:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Dark8:26 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:26 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. England Pass via South Cassity Drive 1 mi away

   Be there by 7:38 PM

   1. Be there7:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Dark8:26 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:26 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Bear Trap Pass & Ridge Trail 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:45 PM
   5. Dark8:26 PM

   Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1240 ft climb · 102 min of walking

9. Barneys Peak 4.6 mi away

   Be there by 7:38 PM

   1. Be there7:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Dark8:26 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:26 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Chandler Peak & Jacob City Loop Trail 5.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:58 PM
    3. Head back8:13 PM
    4. At your car8:14 PM
    5. Dark8:26 PM

    Back at your car by 8:14 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

11. Jacob City Loop Trail 5.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:14 PM
    2. Sunset7:58 PM
    3. Head back8:13 PM
    4. At your car10:42 PM
    5. Dark8:26 PM

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

    3.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1620 ft climb · 292 min of walking

12. Butterfield Peaks–Bear Fork Trail, 5 sights 6.1 mi away

    Leave by 4:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:29 PM
    2. Sunset7:58 PM
    3. Head back8:13 PM
    4. At your car10:00 PM
    5. Dark8:25 PM

    Back at your car by 10:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.4 mi to the viewpoint · 2730 ft climb · 296 min of walking