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. The Pfeifferhorn–Red Pine Lake, 5 sights 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 3:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car10:44 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 10:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Gloria Falls–Mount Baldy, 14 sights 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:54 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1380 ft climb · 133 min of walking

3. Hidden Peak–Peruvian Gulch Viewpoint, 7 sights 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car9:15 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 9:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 2600 ft climb · 211 min of walking

4. Upper Lisa Falls–Little Cottonwood Creek Trail, 3 sights 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 380 ft climb · 55 min of walking

5. Little Cottonwood Creek Trail 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:41 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 52 min of walking

6. Baby Thunder Trail–Chauner's Loop Loop, 3 sights 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:54 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1230 ft climb · 127 min of walking

7. Mount Baldy–Mount Millicent, 15 sights 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car9:11 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 9:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 2090 ft climb · 182 min of walking

8. Monte Cristo–Cardiff Peak, 5 summits 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car9:13 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 9:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 2430 ft climb · 196 min of walking

9. Red Stack–Twin Peaks (east), 7 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car9:03 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

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

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

10. Cardiff Peak–Mount Baldy, 16 sights 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:53 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Head back8:09 PM
    4. At your car9:27 PM
    5. Dark8:22 PM

    Back at your car by 9:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1570 ft climb · 180 min of walking

11. Sunday Saddle–Dick Bass Highway, 6 sights 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Head back8:09 PM
    4. At your car9:01 PM
    5. Dark8:22 PM

    Back at your car by 9:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Gorilla Pass–Blackjack Road, 4 sights 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Head back8:09 PM
    4. At your car8:49 PM
    5. Dark8:22 PM

    Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1290 ft climb · 119 min of walking