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 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car9:03 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

   Back at your car by 9:03 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 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:42 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

   Back at your car by 8:42 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 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car9:29 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 9:29 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 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 4:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car11:20 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

   Back at your car by 11:20 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 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

   Back at your car by 8:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking

6. Guardsman Peak & Dead Tree via Jupiter Peak 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 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 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:09 PM

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

   Back at your car by 8:22 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 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:44 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:44 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 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:44 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:44 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 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Head back8:09 PM
    4. At your car8:45 PM
    5. Dark8:22 PM

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

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

11. Sunset Pass–Home Run Trail, 3 sights 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 4:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:56 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Head back8:09 PM
    4. At your car10:16 PM
    5. Dark8:21 PM

    Back at your car by 10:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 2230 ft climb · 285 min of walking

12. Guardsman Pass & Scott's Bypass 2 mi away

    Leave by 6:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:51 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 · 660 ft climb · 64 min of walking