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. Iron Mountain–Jupiter Peak, 15 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car9:01 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

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

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1080 ft climb · 141 min of walking

2. Jupiter Peak–Io Trail (Middle), 5 sights 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car8:41 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

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

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 600 ft climb · 85 min of walking

3. 10420–Guardsman Peak, 13 sights 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car9:27 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

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

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1130 ft climb · 178 min of walking

4. Clayton Peak–Bloods Lake, 6 sights 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car11:18 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 11:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.3 mi to the viewpoint · 2430 ft climb · 394 min of walking

5. Dead Tree–Jupiter Access, 4 sights 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking

6. Guardsman Peak & Dead Tree via Jupiter Peak 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:10 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 9 min of walking

7. Scott Hill–Guardsman Peak, 4 summits 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 400 ft climb · 39 min of walking

8. Mill Creek Meadows Trail & Wasatch Crest Trail 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car8:43 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 680 ft climb · 93 min of walking

9. Desolation Lake–Dog Lake, 3 lakes 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car8:42 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

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

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 670 ft climb · 90 min of walking

10. Red Pine Rim Viewpoint–Red Pine Rim Trail, 3 sights 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:52 PM
    3. Head back8:07 PM
    4. At your car8:43 PM
    5. Dark8:20 PM

    Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 660 ft climb · 92 min of walking

11. Guardsman Pass & Scott's Bypass 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:52 PM
    3. Head back8:07 PM
    4. At your car8:29 PM
    5. Dark8:20 PM

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

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 660 ft climb · 64 min of walking

12. Mill F East Fork Trail–Old Stage Crest Connect, 3 sights 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:25 PM
    2. Sunset7:52 PM
    3. Head back8:07 PM
    4. At your car8:27 PM
    5. Dark8:20 PM

    Back at your car by 8:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 27 min of walking