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. Evergreen Peak Viewpoint–Twin Lakes Reservoir, 18 sights 1 mi away

   Leave by 4:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car10:32 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 10:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.6 mi to the viewpoint · 2290 ft climb · 324 min of walking

2. Beartrap Fork Trail 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car9:00 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 9:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2170 ft climb · 168 min of walking

3. Flagstaff Mountain–Chad's Gap, 3 sights 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car9:34 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 9:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2020 ft climb · 220 min of walking

4. Mill Creek Meadows Trail & Wasatch Crest Trail 2.2 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

5. Desolation Lake–Dog Lake, 3 lakes 2.2 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

6. Red Pine Rim Viewpoint–Red Pine Rim Trail, 3 sights 2.2 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

7. Cardiff Peak–Mount Baldy, 14 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:59 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1790 ft climb · 154 min of walking

8. Sunset Pass–Home Run Trail, 3 sights 2.5 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

9. Monte Cristo–Cardiff Peak, 5 summits 2.6 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

10. Guardsman Peak–9K Trail, 9 sights 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Head back8:09 PM
    4. At your car9:15 PM
    5. Dark8:21 PM

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

    2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 970 ft climb · 157 min of walking

11. Cecret Lake–Lake Flora Loop, 10 sights 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:57 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Head back8:09 PM
    4. At your car9:04 PM
    5. Dark8:22 PM

    Back at your car by 9:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1440 ft climb · 152 min of walking

12. Kesler Peak–Kesler Peak Trail, 3 sights 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:25 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Head back8:09 PM
    4. At your car8:56 PM
    5. Dark8:22 PM

    Back at your car by 8:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 2690 ft climb · 176 min of walking