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. The Sheep Trail 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 620 ft climb · 54 min of walking

2. Mountain Dell Reservoir–Alexander Creek Trail, 5 sights 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car9:37 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 9:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Little Dell Reservoir–Parleys Summit, 3 saddles 1.4 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

4. Great Western Trail 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 580 ft climb · 54 min of walking

5. Parleys Summit–Great Western Trail bypass, 3 sights 1.4 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

6. Millvue Peak–Lambs Canyon Pass, 4 sights 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:03 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.

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

7. Mount Aire & Mount Aire Trail 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:38 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Mount Aire Canyon Road 2.3 mi away

   Be there by 7:34 PM

   1. Be there7:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Dark8:22 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:22 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Burch Hollow Trail via Pipeline Trail 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 4:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car11:04 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 11:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1320 ft climb · 358 min of walking

10. Circle All Peak–Bakers Pass, 6 sights 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:18 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Head back8:09 PM
    4. At your car9:30 PM
    5. Dark8:22 PM

    Back at your car by 9:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. Neffs Spring–Bakers Pass, 6 sights 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:19 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Head back8:09 PM
    4. At your car9:30 PM
    5. Dark8:22 PM

    Back at your car by 9:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Murdock Peak–Lower Big Water Link Trail, 3 sights 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 3:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:06 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Head back8:09 PM
    4. At your car11:18 PM
    5. Dark8:22 PM

    Back at your car by 11:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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