Sunset hikes near Big Elk Meadows, 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. Foggy Park Road 15.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 630 ft climb · 73 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Upper Beaver Meadows Viewpoint & Ute Trail 15.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 18 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Foggy Park Viewpoint–Mine Road, 3 sights 14.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car8:20 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 8:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 610 ft climb · 86 min of walking

4. Fairgrounds Lake–Lykins Gulch Trail, 3 sights 20.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 7:45 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Boulder Reservoir–Sixmile Reservoir, 10 sights 19.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 7:46 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

6. Coot Lake–Cougar Trail, 6 sights 19.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 7:49 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

7. Oligarchy Ditch Trail 24.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking

8. Rough and Ready Pond via Powerline Trail 23.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 58 min of walking

9. Kensington Ditch Trail 24.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 7:45 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

10. Teller Lake Number 5–Teller Lake, 6 sights 22.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car7:55 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 7:55 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Cougar Trail–Legend Ridge Loop Loop, 5 sights 21.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car8:03 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 8:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 42 min of walking

12. Legend Ridge Loop–Niwot Hills Trail, 3 sights 22.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car7:55 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 7:55 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 21 min of walking

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