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. Grandeur Peak Trail–Grandeur Peak West, 3 sights 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car8:59 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

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

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1600 ft climb · 143 min of walking

2. Parley's Trail 1.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:37 PM

   1. Be there7:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Dark8:24 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Living Room–Mount Wire West Viewpoint, 5 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark8:25 PM

   Back at your car by 8:21 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 20 min of walking

4. Block U & Mount Olivet Reservoir Loop via 1500 East 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:15 PM
   5. Dark8:25 PM

   Back at your car by 8:15 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

5. 1400 East Viewpoint–Block U Loop, 3 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark8:25 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

6. Overlook–Canyon Overlook, 5 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark8:25 PM

   Back at your car by 8:17 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

7. Skyline Trail East Viewpoint–Foothill Drive Trail, 5 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark8:25 PM

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

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking

8. Twin Peaks–o, 8 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark8:25 PM

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

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking

9. Bonneville Shoreline Trail - Mount Wire Section 2.8 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

10. Foothill Dr. Trail 2.8 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

11. The Rollercoaster 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Head back8:12 PM
    4. At your car8:13 PM
    5. Dark8:25 PM

    Back at your car by 8:13 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

12. Living Room Trail–Mount Wire South Trail, 3 sights 3 mi away

    Leave by 7:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Head back8:12 PM
    4. At your car8:14 PM
    5. Dark8:24 PM

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

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint