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. Murdock Peak & Lake Salamander 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car8:43 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

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

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1180 ft climb · 99 min of walking

2. Hoof It–Over Easy, 5 sights 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking

3. Jupiter Peak–Shadow Lake, 13 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car8:59 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1090 ft climb · 129 min of walking

4. Summit Park Peak–Hoof It, 3 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car9:31 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 9:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1900 ft climb · 215 min of walking

5. Iron Mountain–Jupiter Peak, 15 sights 3.2 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

6. Mill Creek Meadows Trail & Wasatch Crest Trail 3.2 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

7. Desolation Lake–Dog Lake, 3 lakes 3.5 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

8. Red Pine Rim Viewpoint–Red Pine Rim Trail, 3 sights 3.5 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

9. Cobblestone Loop–Cobblestone Trail, 4 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car11:04 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 11:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1200 ft climb · 373 min of walking

10. Ambush–Colin's Trail, 7 sights 0 mi away

    Leave by 5:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:07 PM
    2. Sunset7:55 PM
    3. Head back8:10 PM
    4. At your car10:13 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 10:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1160 ft climb · 270 min of walking

11. scenic overlook–24/7 Access, 7 sights 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 4:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:55 PM
    3. Head back8:10 PM
    4. At your car10:57 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

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

    6.4 mi to the viewpoint · 950 ft climb · 350 min of walking

12. Gorgoza Park–Millennium Trail, 9 sights 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
    2. Sunset7:56 PM
    3. Head back8:11 PM
    4. At your car9:47 PM
    5. Dark8:24 PM

    Back at your car by 9:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 580 ft climb · 190 min of walking