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. Dog Lake–Bakers Pass, 7 sights 0.1 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

2. Alexander-Bowman Trail & Bowman Fork Trail 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car9:16 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 9:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1330 ft climb · 165 min of walking

3. Burch Hollow Trail–Grandeur Peak Trail, 3 sights 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 17 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Salt Lake Overlook–Neffs Canyon Trail, 4 sights 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car9:24 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 9:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 2760 ft climb · 228 min of walking

5. Neffs Canyon Trail–Porter Fork Trail, 4 sights 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car9:22 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 9:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 2760 ft climb · 227 min of walking

6. Thayne Peak & Neffs Spring via Desolation Trail 1.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:35 PM

   1. Be there7:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Dark8:22 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:22 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Circle All Peak–Bakers Pass, 6 sights 1.2 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. Neffs Spring–Bakers Pass, 6 sights 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car9:30 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

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

   2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 2120 ft climb · 216 min of walking

9. Alexander-Bowman Trail & Terraces Elbow Fork Trail Loop via Mid Millcreek Connector 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car9:32 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

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

   3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2200 ft climb · 222 min of walking

10. Mount Aire Canyon Road 1.5 mi away

    Be there by 7:34 PM

    1. Be there7:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Dark8:22 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:22 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Mount Olympus Spring–Neffs Spring, 4 sights 1.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:21 PM
    2. Sunset7:55 PM
    3. Head back8:10 PM
    4. At your car9:07 PM
    5. Dark8:22 PM

    Back at your car by 9:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 2490 ft climb · 192 min of walking

12. Mill B Overlook–Desolation Trail, 6 sights 1.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:14 PM
    2. Sunset7:55 PM
    3. Head back8:10 PM
    4. At your car9:10 PM
    5. Dark8:22 PM

    Back at your car by 9:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 2640 ft climb · 201 min of walking