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. Crosstowne Trail 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Mountain View Corridor Trail 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car8:35 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 8:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 48 min of walking

3. Kennecott Tailings Pond Number Two 5 mi away

   Be there by 7:36 PM

   1. Be there7:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Dark8:24 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:24 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Jordan River Parkway Viewpoint–Cottonwood Pond, 3 sights 6.6 mi away

   Be there by 7:35 PM

   1. Be there7:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Dark8:23 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:23 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Jordan River Parkway 6.6 mi away

   Be there by 7:35 PM

   1. Be there7:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Dark8:23 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:23 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Parley's Trail 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

7. Decker Lake & Crosstown Trail 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 54 min of walking

8. Crosstown Trail 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

9. Jordan River Parkway Viewpoint 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car8:44 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 68 min of walking

10. 9 Line Trail 7.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
    2. Sunset7:55 PM
    3. Head back8:10 PM
    4. At your car8:13 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 8:13 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

11. Jordan River Parkway–Legacy Nature Trail, 3 sights 7.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:55 PM
    3. Head back8:10 PM
    4. At your car8:12 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

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

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

12. Jordan River Parkway Viewpoint–Jordan River Parkway, 4 sights 8 mi away

    Leave by 7:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:55 PM
    3. Head back8:10 PM
    4. At your car8:12 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

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

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

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