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. Jupiter Peak–Io Trail (Middle), 5 sights 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car8:41 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 600 ft climb · 85 min of walking

2. Dead Tree–Jupiter Access, 4 sights 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

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

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking

3. Guardsman Peak & Dead Tree via Jupiter Peak 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:10 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 9 min of walking

4. Lost Prospector Access–Park City Parkway, 7 sights 3.1 mi away

   Be there by 7:32 PM

   1. Be there7:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Dark8:20 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:20 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Mountain Garden Lake–Park City Trail, 6 sights 4.1 mi away

   Be there by 7:31 PM

   1. Be there7:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Dark8:20 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:20 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Desolation Lake–Dog Lake, 3 lakes 4.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car8:42 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 670 ft climb · 90 min of walking

7. Wright Sheep Road via West Garff Ranch Road 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Head back8:06 PM
   4. At your car8:18 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:18 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 29 min of walking

8. Guardsman Pass & Scott's Bypass 4.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 660 ft climb · 64 min of walking

9. Mill F East Fork Trail–Old Stage Crest Connect, 3 sights 4.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 27 min of walking

10. Seepage–Lake Mary, 7 lakes 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:52 PM
    3. Head back8:07 PM
    4. At your car8:41 PM
    5. Dark8:20 PM

    Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 700 ft climb · 89 min of walking

11. Park East Road 7.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:52 PM
    3. Head back8:07 PM
    4. At your car8:36 PM
    5. Dark8:20 PM

    Back at your car by 8:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 62 min of walking

12. Red Ledges Trail 7.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
    2. Sunset7:51 PM
    3. Head back8:06 PM
    4. At your car8:39 PM
    5. Dark8:19 PM

    Back at your car by 8:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 71 min of walking

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