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 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car8:57 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Parley's Trail 1.9 mi away

   Be there by 7:35 PM

   1. Be there7:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Dark8:23 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:23 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Living Room–Mount Wire West Viewpoint, 5 sights 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:19 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 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

5. 1400 East Viewpoint–Block U Loop, 3 sights 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

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

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

6. Overlook–Canyon Overlook, 5 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car8:15 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:15 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 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

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

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking

8. Twin Peaks–o, 8 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking

9. Bonneville Shoreline Trail - Mount Wire Section 2.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:35 PM

   1. Be there7:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Dark8:23 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:23 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Foothill Dr. Trail 2.7 mi away

    Be there by 7:35 PM

    1. Be there7:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:55 PM
    3. Dark8:23 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:23 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. The Rollercoaster 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
    2. Sunset7:55 PM
    3. Head back8:10 PM
    4. At your car8:11 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 8:11 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 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:55 PM
    3. Head back8:10 PM
    4. At your car8:13 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 8:13 PM — 10 min before dark.

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