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. Franklin Canyon Road 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car9:14 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 9:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 930 ft climb · 160 min of walking

2. Hogback Summit & Franklin Canyon Road 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car9:58 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 9:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.2 mi to the viewpoint · 690 ft climb · 230 min of walking

3. Lewis Peak 5.7 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. Redrock Peak Trail 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car9:19 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 9:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1450 ft climb · 183 min of walking

5. Schuster Creek Road 10.7 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. Flying Dog 12.2 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

7. Elkhorn Divide 13.4 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. Lookout Peak–Donner Reed Party and Mormon Pioneer Viewpoint, 7 sights 13.5 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

9. Great Western Trail 13.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car9:06 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 9:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1020 ft climb · 134 min of walking

10. Three-Mile Canyon 13.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
    2. Sunset7:53 PM
    3. Head back8:08 PM
    4. At your car9:18 PM
    5. Dark8:21 PM

    Back at your car by 9:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 139 min of walking

11. Promontory 13.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:53 PM
    3. Head back8:08 PM
    4. At your car9:18 PM
    5. Dark8:21 PM

    Back at your car by 9:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 139 min of walking

12. Mountain Garden Lake 13.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:53 PM
    3. Head back8:08 PM
    4. At your car8:53 PM
    5. Dark8:21 PM

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

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 89 min of walking