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 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car9:04 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 9:04 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 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car8:44 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:44 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 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car9:30 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 9:30 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 2 mi away

   Leave by 4:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car11:21 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 11:21 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 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking

6. Guardsman Peak & Dead Tree via Jupiter Peak 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

7. Scott Hill–Guardsman Peak, 4 summits 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Beartrap Fork Trail & Pinecone Ridge via Wasatch Crest Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car9:06 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 9:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 760 ft climb · 132 min of walking

9. Guardsman Pass & Scott's Bypass 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. Mill F East Fork Trail–Old Stage Crest Connect, 3 sights 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
    2. Sunset7:55 PM
    3. Head back8:10 PM
    4. At your car8:30 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 8:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 27 min of walking

11. Silver Lake Islet–Bloods Lake, 11 sights 0.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:55 PM
    3. Head back8:10 PM
    4. At your car9:30 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 9:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 126 min of walking

12. Twin Lakes Reservoir–Bloods Lake, 6 sights 0.5 mi away

    Leave by 4:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:23 PM
    2. Sunset7:55 PM
    3. Head back8:10 PM
    4. At your car10:29 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 10:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.4 mi to the viewpoint · 2040 ft climb · 331 min of walking