Sunset hikes near Cedar Cove, 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. Panorama Peak Spur A Road & Pole Hill Road 5.7 mi away

   Leave by 4:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car9:59 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 9:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1360 ft climb · 301 min of walking

2. Panorama Peak–Panorama Peak Road, 5 sights 5.7 mi away

   Leave by 4:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car9:59 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 9:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1330 ft climb · 302 min of walking

3. The Notch–Pole Hill Road, 3 sights 5.7 mi away

   Leave by 4:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car9:59 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 9:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1390 ft climb · 303 min of walking

4. Sugarloaf Mountain–Pole Hill Road, 3 sights 8.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 8:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 105 min of walking

5. Storm Mountain via Foggy Park Road 8.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car8:41 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1160 ft climb · 145 min of walking

6. Foggy Park Road 9.4 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

7. Foggy Park Viewpoint–Mine Road, 3 sights 8.3 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

8. Audra Culver Trail–Carey Springs Trail, 8 sights 9.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car8:42 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1100 ft climb · 145 min of walking

9. Horsetooth Mountain & Horsetooth Rock Trail 9.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car8:35 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 8:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1130 ft climb · 135 min of walking

10. Lookout Mountain–Crystal Mountain Top Road, 4 sights 12.6 mi away

    Leave by 4:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:20 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car9:31 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 9:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.3 mi to the viewpoint · 2230 ft climb · 276 min of walking

11. Foote Lagoon & Civic Center Trail 13.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car8:04 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 40 min of walking

12. De France Reservoir 16.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car8:23 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

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

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 77 min of walking