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. Flying Dog 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

2. Summit Park Peak–Hoof It, 7 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 3:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car11:44 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 11:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.2 mi to the viewpoint · 2540 ft climb · 464 min of walking

3. Murdock Peak–Colin's Trail, 4 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car10:08 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 10:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.8 mi to the viewpoint · 2320 ft climb · 303 min of walking

4. Mill Creek Meadows Trail–Olympic, 5 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 3:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car11:19 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

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

   7.5 mi to the viewpoint · 2630 ft climb · 450 min of walking

5. scenic overlook & Preserve Connector via Flying Dog 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

6. Ambush–Colin's Trail, 7 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car10:13 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 10:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1160 ft climb · 270 min of walking

7. Gorgoza Park–Pale Green Dot, 9 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car10:24 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 10:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1070 ft climb · 271 min of walking

8. Glenwild Loop 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:34 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. Schuster Creek Road 4.3 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. Park City Trail–Promontory, 4 sights 4.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
    2. Sunset7:55 PM
    3. Head back8:10 PM
    4. At your car8:49 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 80 min of walking

11. Mountain Dell Reservoir–Alexander Creek Trail, 5 sights 5.1 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. Great Western Trail bypass–The Avenues, 4 sights 5.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
    2. Sunset7:56 PM
    3. Head back8:11 PM
    4. At your car9:04 PM
    5. Dark8:24 PM

    Back at your car by 9:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 860 ft climb · 129 min of walking