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. Hwz Trail & Pipsissewa Trail 1 mi away

   Leave by 7:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 24 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Forest Path & Pipsissewa Trail 1 mi away

   Be there by 7:26 PM

   1. Be there7:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Dark8:14 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:14 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Beaver Trail & Rainbow Garden Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Head back8:02 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 41 min of walking

4. 1200–Beaver Trail, 4 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Head back8:02 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 23 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. 830 & 1200 via Rainbow Garden Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Head back8:02 PM
   4. At your car8:03 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:03 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Beaver Trail & Pet Haven Extension 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Head back8:02 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:07 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

7. ADD YOUR STONE Pile–Mariposa Trail, 4 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Head back8:02 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 51 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Serapis Trail & Turkey Chase Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Head back8:02 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 49 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Pet Haven Extension 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Head back8:02 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 53 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. 1180–Stone Pile, 6 sights 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:47 PM
    3. Head back8:02 PM
    4. At your car8:25 PM
    5. Dark8:14 PM

    Back at your car by 8:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 50 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. 1180–ADD YOUR STONE Pile, 5 sights 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
    2. Sunset7:47 PM
    3. Head back8:02 PM
    4. At your car8:23 PM
    5. Dark8:14 PM

    Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 47 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. ADD YOUR STONE Pile–Athena Loop Trail, 5 sights 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:47 PM
    3. Head back8:02 PM
    4. At your car8:25 PM
    5. Dark8:14 PM

    Back at your car by 8:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 49 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

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