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 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car8:54 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Beartrap Fork Trail 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car8:58 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:58 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 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car8:42 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:42 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 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car9:15 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

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

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

5. Circle All Peak–Bakers Pass, 6 sights 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car9:29 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 9:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Murdock Peak–Lower Big Water Link Trail, 3 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 3:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car11:16 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 11:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Millvue Peak–Lambs Canyon Pass, 5 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 4:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car10:57 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 10:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Alexander-Bowman Trail & Lower Big Water Link Trail via Mid Millcreek Connector 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car9:49 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 9:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. Mill Creek Meadows Trail & Wasatch Crest Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car8:43 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 680 ft climb · 93 min of walking

10. Red Pine Rim Viewpoint–Red Pine Rim Trail, 3 sights 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:52 PM
    3. Head back8:07 PM
    4. At your car8:43 PM
    5. Dark8:20 PM

    Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. Neffs Spring–Bakers Pass, 7 sights 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 4:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:52 PM
    3. Head back8:07 PM
    4. At your car9:43 PM
    5. Dark8:20 PM

    Back at your car by 9:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 2740 ft climb · 262 min of walking

12. Burch Hollow Trail via Pipeline Trail 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 4:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:29 PM
    2. Sunset7:52 PM
    3. Head back8:07 PM
    4. At your car11:03 PM
    5. Dark8:20 PM

    Back at your car by 11:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1320 ft climb · 358 min of walking