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. Little Dell Reservoir–Parleys Summit, 3 saddles 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car8:52 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 8:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 440 ft climb · 86 min of walking

2. Mount Wire–o, 8 sights 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark8:25 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

3. The Sheep Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 620 ft climb · 54 min of walking

4. Great Western Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 580 ft climb · 54 min of walking

5. Mount Aire Canyon Road 3.6 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

6. Perkins Hill–Parleys Canyon, 4 sights 4 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

7. Parley's Pointe BST Access 4.1 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

8. Crestwood Gulch Trail–Grandeur Peak Trail Loop, 4 sights 4.5 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

9. Living Room Trail–Mount Wire South Trail Loop, 3 sights 5.5 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

10. Mount Wire Southwest Trail 5.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Head back8:12 PM
    4. At your car8:14 PM
    5. Dark8:24 PM

    Back at your car by 8:14 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking

11. Wagner Spring & Wagner Spring Trail via Bonneville Shoreline Trail - Mount Wire Section 5.5 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

12. The Rollercoaster 5.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Head back8:12 PM
    4. At your car8:13 PM
    5. Dark8:25 PM

    Back at your car by 8:13 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

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