Sunset hikes near Berthoud Falls, co

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. Mount Nystrom–Mount Nystrom Trail, 3 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 3:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car10:05 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 10:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.5 mi to the viewpoint · 2370 ft climb · 344 min of walking

2. Jones Pass & Stanley CDT Spur Trail via Mount Nystrom Trail 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 3:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car10:10 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 10:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.6 mi to the viewpoint · 2370 ft climb · 351 min of walking

3. Colorado State Land Road–Mines Peak Road, 3 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 8:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 950 ft climb · 115 min of walking

4. Berthoud Pass–Mines Peak Road, 3 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 3:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car9:47 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 9:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.7 mi to the viewpoint · 2970 ft climb · 326 min of walking

5. Colorado Mines Peak–Bill Moore Lake, 5 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car9:01 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 9:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1770 ft climb · 200 min of walking

6. The Citadel–Herman Lake, 4 summits 5.1 mi away

   Be there by 7:12 PM

   1. Be there7:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Dark7:59 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:59 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Twin Cones & Second Creek Trail 4.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car8:43 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1410 ft climb · 155 min of walking

8. Diane–Middle Boulevard, 5 sights 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1060 ft climb · 105 min of walking

9. Wildwood Glade–HiLo Trees, 8 sights 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 8:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1340 ft climb · 119 min of walking

10. Diane–Lower Roof of the Rockies, 5 sights 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Head back7:47 PM
    4. At your car8:24 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1290 ft climb · 115 min of walking

11. HiLo Trees–Lower Roof of the Rockies, 6 sights 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Head back7:47 PM
    4. At your car8:18 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 8:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 850 ft climb · 88 min of walking

12. 36th Chamber–Cruel and Unusual, 12 sights 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Head back7:47 PM
    4. At your car8:49 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1130 ft climb · 160 min of walking