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. Park City Trail–Promontory, 4 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:47 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

   Back at your car by 8:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Mountain Garden Lake–Park City Trail, 6 sights 3 mi away

   Be there by 7:33 PM

   1. Be there7:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Dark8:21 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:21 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Flying Dog 3.1 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

4. Three-Mile Canyon 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car9:22 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

   Back at your car by 9:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 380 ft climb · 147 min of walking

5. scenic overlook & Preserve Connector via Flying Dog 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:15 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:15 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

6. Promontory–RocMon, 3 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 5:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car10:14 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

   Back at your car by 10:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.7 mi to the viewpoint · 780 ft climb · 263 min of walking

7. Glenwild Loop 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

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

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking

8. Promontory 3.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:45 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

   Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 76 min of walking

9. Schuster Creek Road 4 mi away

   Be there by 7:33 PM

   1. Be there7:33 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

10. Park East Road 4.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:53 PM
    3. Head back8:08 PM
    4. At your car8:38 PM
    5. Dark8:21 PM

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

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 62 min of walking

11. Murdock Peak–Colin's Trail, 4 sights 5.3 mi away

    Leave by 4:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:28 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Head back8:09 PM
    4. At your car10:06 PM
    5. Dark8:22 PM

    Back at your car by 10:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Hoof It–Over Easy, 5 sights 6.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Head back8:09 PM
    4. At your car8:11 PM
    5. Dark8:22 PM

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

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking