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 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:41 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Summit Park Peak & Over Easy 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

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

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 7 min of walking

3. Over Easy & Road to WOS 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

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

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 7 min of walking

4. Short Stack 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

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

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking

5. Mill Creek Meadows Trail & Wasatch Crest Trail 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:44 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

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

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

6. Over Easy 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking

7. Red Pine Rim Viewpoint–Red Pine Rim Trail, 3 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:45 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Little Dell Reservoir–Parleys Summit, 3 saddles 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:51 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 440 ft climb · 86 min of walking

9. Parleys Summit–Great Western Trail bypass, 3 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:54 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

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

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 410 ft climb · 92 min of walking

10. Dog Lake–Bakers Pass, 7 sights 3.2 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

11. Millvue Peak–Lambs Canyon Pass, 5 sights 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 4:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Head back8:09 PM
    4. At your car10:59 PM
    5. Dark8:22 PM

    Back at your car by 10:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Alexander-Bowman Trail & Lower Big Water Link Trail via Mid Millcreek Connector 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:27 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Head back8:09 PM
    4. At your car9:51 PM
    5. Dark8:22 PM

    Back at your car by 9:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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