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 1 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

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. Desolation Lake–Dog Lake, 3 lakes 1.7 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

4. Dog Lake–Bakers Pass, 7 sights 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car9:17 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 9:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Red Pine Rim Viewpoint–Red Pine Rim Trail, 3 sights 2.7 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

6. Mill Creek Meadows Trail & Wasatch Crest Trail 2.7 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

7. Circle All Peak–Bakers Pass, 6 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car9:30 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

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

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

8. Flagstaff Mountain–Chad's Gap, 3 sights 2.8 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

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

   Leave by 3:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car11:18 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

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

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

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

    Leave by 4:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Head back8:09 PM
    4. At your car10:59 PM
    5. Dark8:22 PM

    Back at your car by 10:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

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

    Leave by 5:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:27 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Head back8:09 PM
    4. At your car9:51 PM
    5. Dark8:22 PM

    Back at your car by 9:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Evergreen Peak Viewpoint–Twin Lakes Reservoir, 18 sights 2.9 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