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. Kesler Peak–Kesler Peak Trail, 3 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 5:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car8:57 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 8:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Circle All Peak–Bakers Pass, 6 sights 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car9:32 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 9:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2120 ft climb · 217 min of walking

3. Dog Lake–Bakers Pass, 7 sights 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car9:18 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 9:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 2220 ft climb · 202 min of walking

4. Beartrap Fork Trail & Wasatch Crest Trail 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car8:46 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 680 ft climb · 92 min of walking

5. Desolation Lake–Dog Lake, 3 lakes 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car8:45 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

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

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

6. Beartrap Fork Trail 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car9:01 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

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

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

7. Flagstaff Mountain–Chad's Gap, 3 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car9:36 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 9:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Murdock Peak–Lower Big Water Link Trail, 3 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 3:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car11:19 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 11:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.3 mi to the viewpoint · 3000 ft climb · 457 min of walking

9. Millvue Peak–Lambs Canyon Pass, 5 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car11:01 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 11:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1590 ft climb · 353 min of walking

10. Alexander-Bowman Trail & Lower Big Water Link Trail via Mid Millcreek Connector 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:28 PM
    2. Sunset7:56 PM
    3. Head back8:11 PM
    4. At your car9:52 PM
    5. Dark8:24 PM

    Back at your car by 9:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1460 ft climb · 228 min of walking

11. Gobblers Knob & Alexander Basin Trail 3 mi away

    Leave by 5:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:13 PM
    2. Sunset7:56 PM
    3. Head back8:11 PM
    4. At your car9:02 PM
    5. Dark8:24 PM

    Back at your car by 9:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 3000 ft climb · 194 min of walking

12. Bakers Pass–Alexander Basin Trail, 7 sights 3 mi away

    Leave by 5:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:20 PM
    2. Sunset7:56 PM
    3. Head back8:11 PM
    4. At your car9:00 PM
    5. Dark8:24 PM

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

    2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2820 ft climb · 186 min of walking