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. Crestwood Gulch Trail–Grandeur Peak Trail Loop, 4 sights 0.1 mi away

   Be there by 7:36 PM

   1. Be there7:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Dark8:24 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:24 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Mill B Overlook–Desolation Trail, 6 sights 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car9:11 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 9:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Neffs Canyon Trail–Porter Fork Trail, 4 sights 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car9:24 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

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

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

4. Salt Lake Overlook–Neffs Canyon Trail, 4 sights 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car9:26 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 9:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Bakers Pass–Alexander Basin Trail, 7 sights 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car9:00 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 9:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2820 ft climb · 186 min of walking

6. Thayne Peak & Neffs Spring via Desolation Trail 1.8 mi away

   Be there by 7:36 PM

   1. Be there7:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Dark8:24 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:24 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Bonneville Shoreline Trail - Rattlesnake Trail Section–Crestwood Gulch Trail, 3 sights 1.8 mi away

   Be there by 7:36 PM

   1. Be there7:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Dark8:24 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:24 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Millvue Peak–Lambs Canyon Pass, 6 sights 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car10:09 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 10:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2500 ft climb · 290 min of walking

9. Dog Lake–Bakers Pass, 7 sights 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car9:18 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 9:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. Alexander-Bowman Trail & Bowman Fork Trail 1.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:57 PM
    2. Sunset7:56 PM
    3. Head back8:11 PM
    4. At your car9:18 PM
    5. Dark8:24 PM

    Back at your car by 9:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. Mount Raymond–Neffs Spring, 4 sights 1.9 mi away

    Be there by 7:36 PM

    1. Be there7:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:56 PM
    3. Dark8:24 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:24 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Bonneville Shoreline Trail - Grandeur Peak Section 2.1 mi away

    Be there by 7:36 PM

    1. Be there7:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:56 PM
    3. Dark8:24 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:24 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead