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 2.4 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

2. scenic overlook & Preserve Connector via Flying Dog 2.5 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

3. Promontory (private)–Promontory, 3 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

   Back at your car by 8:10 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking

4. Glenwild Loop 0 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

5. Schuster Creek Road 3.5 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

6. Park City Trail–Promontory, 4 sights 3.8 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

7. Mountain Garden Lake & Promontory 4.2 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

8. Promontory 4.2 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. Park East Road 5.3 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

10. Mountain Dell Reservoir–Alexander Creek Trail, 5 sights 6.2 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

11. Great Western Trail bypass–The Avenues, 4 sights 6.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Head back8:09 PM
    4. At your car9:02 PM
    5. Dark8:22 PM

    Back at your car by 9:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Iron Mountain–Jupiter Peak, 15 sights 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Head back8:09 PM
    4. At your car9:03 PM
    5. Dark8:21 PM

    Back at your car by 9:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1080 ft climb · 141 min of walking