Sunset Peak is a smaller, triangular mountain within the Wasatch Mountain Range that lies near the east border of the Alta Ski Area. The close proximity to Alta makes this peak popular backcountry ski terrain. The north face is particularly popular. Skiers wonder from the protected boundaries of Alta and typically generate a few avalanches per year.

Catherine Lake sits just below Sunset Peak and is a popular area in the Wasatch for its astounding wildflowers, easy hiking, and short distance from Alta or Brighton. The shortest route to the summit of Sunset Peak is the West Ridge. For a longer day with awesome scenery, use Sunset Peak as the fourth peak of a five-summit ring that circles the Brighton area. Follow Mount Millicent to Mount Wolverine, Mount Tuscarora, Sunset Peak, and Pioneer Peak (superhikers can push two additional miles to Clayton Peak). The valleys below these peaks have well-maintained trails that lead back to Alta and Brighton so you can ditch out at any point and return home.