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. Mount Aire Canyon Road 0 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. Mount Aire & Mount Aire Trail 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1360 ft climb · 99 min of walking

3. Millvue Peak–Lambs Canyon Pass, 4 sights 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car8:53 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 8:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1640 ft climb · 134 min of walking

4. Circle All Peak–Bakers Pass, 6 sights 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car9:32 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

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

   3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2120 ft climb · 217 min of walking

5. Dog Lake–Bakers Pass, 7 sights 1.4 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

6. Neffs Spring–Bakers Pass, 6 sights 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car9:31 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

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

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

7. Alexander-Bowman Trail & Terraces Elbow Fork Trail Loop via Mid Millcreek Connector 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car9:34 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 9:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Murdock Peak–Lower Big Water Link Trail, 3 sights 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 3:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car11:19 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 11:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.3 mi to the viewpoint · 3000 ft climb · 457 min of walking

9. Burch Hollow Trail–Grandeur Peak Trail, 3 sights 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 8:17 PM — 7 min before dark.

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

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. Mountain Dell Reservoir–Alexander Creek Trail, 5 sights 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
    2. Sunset7:56 PM
    3. Head back8:11 PM
    4. At your car9:39 PM
    5. Dark8:24 PM

    Back at your car by 9:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 750 ft climb · 171 min of walking

12. Parleys Summit–Great Western Trail bypass, 3 sights 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:56 PM
    3. Head back8:11 PM
    4. At your car8:56 PM
    5. Dark8:24 PM

    Back at your car by 8:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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