Hike the Living Room Trail for Sunset
Follow this popular ridge-line path to a set of stone slabs arranged like furniture, offering the city’s best panoramic view of the autumn-hued valley.
Itinerary tips
- 1Plan for a 2.5-mile round trip that typically takes about 90 minutes to two hours depending on your pace at the summit.
- 2Park at the trailhead located near the Natural History Museum of Utah, but arrive early as street parking fills up quickly before dusk.
- 3Wear sturdy shoes with good traction to navigate the steep, rocky sections that can be slippery when descending in low light.
- 4Bring a headlamp or a fully charged phone light to ensure a safe descent after the sun drops behind the Great Salt Lake.
- 5Pack a light jacket even in summer, as the ridge line becomes significantly windier and cooler once the sun sets.
- 6Download an offline map or use a GPS app because several social trails intersect the main path and can be confusing in the dark.
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HikingHike Living Room Trail at Sunset
Scramble up to the slab-rock furniture overlooking the University of Utah for the best view of the city lights.
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