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 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car9:04 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

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

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1080 ft climb · 141 min of walking

2. Dead Tree–Jupiter Access, 4 sights 2 mi away

   Leave by 7:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking

3. Jupiter Peak–Io Trail (Middle), 5 sights 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car8:44 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 600 ft climb · 85 min of walking

4. Guardsman Peak & Dead Tree via Jupiter Peak 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 9 min of walking

5. Mill Creek Meadows Trail & Wasatch Crest Trail 2.5 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 · 93 min of walking

6. Desolation Lake–Dog Lake, 3 lakes 2.5 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

7. Red Pine Rim Viewpoint–Red Pine Rim Trail, 3 sights 2.5 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 · 660 ft climb · 92 min of walking

8. Scott Hill–Guardsman Peak, 4 summits 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 400 ft climb · 39 min of walking

9. 10420–Guardsman Peak, 13 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car9:30 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

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

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1130 ft climb · 178 min of walking

10. Clayton Peak–Bloods Lake, 6 sights 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 4:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:55 PM
    3. Head back8:10 PM
    4. At your car11:21 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 11:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.3 mi to the viewpoint · 2430 ft climb · 394 min of walking

11. Murdock Peak–Colin's Trail, 4 sights 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 4:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:30 PM
    2. Sunset7:55 PM
    3. Head back8:10 PM
    4. At your car10:08 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 10:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.8 mi to the viewpoint · 2320 ft climb · 303 min of walking

12. Guardsman Pass & Scott's Bypass 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
    2. Sunset7:55 PM
    3. Head back8:10 PM
    4. At your car8:33 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 8:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 660 ft climb · 64 min of walking