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Sunset

Golden Hour at Rock Canyon

Beat the evening chill with a warm treat, then catch the last light on the canyon rim.

Best time: 16:43About 120 min

Timeline

  1. 15:13

    Kneader's

    Pick up a cinnamon French toast or sourdough pancake at Kneader's. The bakery is open and serves breakfast all morning, so you will have plenty of time to eat while the sky is still bright.

  2. 15:58

    Rock Canyon

    Walk 40 minutes northeast to Rock Canyon. The main trail is very easy and leads into the rugged canyon. Arrive with enough time to find a good spot on the rim.

  3. 16:43

    Rock Canyon

    Watch the golden light hit the canyon walls. The sun sets toward the WSW, which aligns perfectly with the view from the canyon rim.

  4. 17:28

    Burgers Supreme

    Walk 7 minutes back toward the anchor to Burgers Supreme. Grab a bite or an ice cream to wind down after the hike.

Local tip

The walk to Rock Canyon is 40 minutes. Check the route if you need to adjust your timing. Kneader's is open until 10 PM, so you can linger over your snack.

Check before you go

  • Kneader's is open Mon-Sat 7AM-10PM. Breakfast is served until 11AM, but the bakery items are available all day.
  • Rock Canyon is a public park with no official opening hours, but dusk can get cold quickly.

Worth knowing

  • Burgers Supreme is open at 17:28 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Provo (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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