They don't make it easy to find, but it's not really hidden. I don't remember if the signage on the road indicates that this is the Sunset Point Trail, but if you're coming down the highway you will see signs for the Goosenecks overlook, and that's your indication. Once you exit the highway, you'll want to go left past the first parking area that's ahead, and down a dirt road that's a half mile or so. You'll go down that road, and then come to a parking area. You'll be tempted to go up to the right a bit to the overlook, and that's a good idea, you should do it, but that's not the Sunset Point Trail. The trail you seek is on the left (west) side of the parking area. We made our way here a bit prematurely before sunset, but I'm glad we did. We rolled in on a holiday weekend and still found parking in the small lot that probably holds no more than 20 cars. By the time we left, it was packed and there were cars parked all along the dirt road. The hike is pleasant, with only mild elevation gain and it goes for just about 1/3 of a mile each way. The views are stellar, though not as dramatic as that Goosenecks Overlook, they are still sweeping and majestic. You can see the red fingery cliffs to the north, the white-capped peaks to the west (is that Fern's Nipple?) and the canyon to the south. Funky rock formations and spires greet you at the terminus of the trail and you can sit along the way and there at the end on a couple of benches. Sunset is the right time to visit; it's aptly named. Red and orange cliffs were just aglow with amber light in the late, late afternoon. The red cliffs become their own new colors and it's really special. read more

Sunset Point Trail - Trail sign - Hiking Near Me - Fruita, Utah

Very easy & perfect for a sunset trail. We were lucky not many people came to this hike. HOW TO GET THERE & PARKING: if you're driving in from town to the park, the road that leads you to the parking lot is right before the visitor center so be sure to keep your eyes peeled on your right hand side. Once you got it, there's a lot of gravel & you think you're going the wrong way, but soon, you will reach the parking lot. There's plenty of parking so don't worry about that. Considering this is also a very short hike, people come in & out of there pretty often. HIKE: very easy. Pretty much 0.5 miles RT without any strain/incline challenge so any level hiker can do this. The path is pretty smooth & the end result is gorgeous view of the park. There are a lot of tall rocks that you can easy climb on to see a higher view of the park. There's a couple of benches at the end of the trail so very nice to just sit, relax & enjoy the color changes of the rocks & mountains as the sun sets. Very beautiful. And at such an easy hike, the reward is pretty big! I'd suggest bringing your dinner, hike the short hike & enjoy nature's beauty. read more

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Sunset Point Trail (Capitol Reef National Park, Utah) The park ranger at the visitor's center recommended that the best place to watch the sunset was from Sunset Point. Getting here was easy. Sunset Point Trail is located about 2 miles from the visitor's center heading towards Torrey. Exit when you see the signs to Panorama Point and Goosenecks Viewpoint. Instead of parking at the paved parking area immediately on your right, head down the dirt road and you'll see the parking lot for Sunset Point Trail. The trail is easy to follow and less than .5 miles to the end. At this spot, you can get a good panoramic view of Capitol Reef National Park, the mountains, the gorge, and the cliffs. We weren't blessed with a great sunset due to the cloud cover. I've read that the sunset itself isn't the reason to go to Sunset Point. The highlight is supposed to be the sun's rays beaming on the red brown cliffs and domes of Capitol Reef, which makes the views spectacular. I'm sure it's awesome. read more