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. Parleys Summit–Great Western Trail bypass, 3 sights 0 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

2. Little Dell Reservoir–Parleys Summit, 3 saddles 0.4 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

3. Mountain Dell Reservoir–Alexander Creek Trail, 5 sights 0.4 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

4. Lookout Peak–Little Mountain Viewpoint, 5 sights 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car10:24 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

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

   5.3 mi to the viewpoint · 2490 ft climb · 339 min of walking

5. The Sheep Trail 2.4 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

6. Great Western Trail 2.4 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

7. Mount Aire Canyon Road 2.6 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

8. EID–Freeze Creek Trail, 3 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car8:53 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1890 ft climb · 144 min of walking

9. Red Butte Viewpoint–Red Butte, 6 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car9:51 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 9:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1260 ft climb · 223 min of walking

10. Mount Wire West Viewpoint–Mount Wire, 5 sights 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:55 PM
    3. Head back8:10 PM
    4. At your car9:51 PM
    5. Dark8:22 PM

    Back at your car by 9:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1230 ft climb · 222 min of walking

11. Freeze Creek - Brigham Fork connector & contour trail via Freeze Creek Trail 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
    2. Sunset7:55 PM
    3. Head back8:10 PM
    4. At your car8:53 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 8:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1870 ft climb · 143 min of walking

12. Mount Aire & Mount Aire Trail 2.9 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