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 1.1 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 1.3 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 1.5 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. EID–Freeze Creek Trail, 3 sights 1.6 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

5. Freeze Creek - Brigham Fork connector & contour trail via Freeze Creek Trail 1.7 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 · 1870 ft climb · 143 min of walking

6. Red Butte Viewpoint–Red Butte, 6 sights 1.7 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

7. Mount Wire West Viewpoint–Mount Wire, 5 sights 1.7 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

8. EID reservoir & contour trail via Freeze Creek Trail 1.8 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 · 1880 ft climb · 144 min of walking

9. Mount Wire–o, 8 sights 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:11 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Lookout Peak–Donner Reed Party and Mormon Pioneer Viewpoint, 7 sights 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:02 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Head back8:09 PM
    4. At your car9:31 PM
    5. Dark8:22 PM

    Back at your car by 9:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 2360 ft climb · 235 min of walking

11. The Sheep Trail 3.3 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

12. Great Western Trail 3.3 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