Sunset hikes near Cliffdale, 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. Catamount Overlook–Pikes Peak Overlook, 4 sights 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car9:04 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 9:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1170 ft climb · 197 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Never Winter Climbing Access & Staunton Ranch Trail via Davis Ponds Trail 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:43 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

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

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 830 ft climb · 144 min of walking

3. Chase Meadow Trail–Mason Creek Trail, 6 sights 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 710 ft climb · 93 min of walking

4. Never Winter Climbing Access via Staunton Ranch Trail 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 660 ft climb · 92 min of walking

5. Eagle Cliffs Overlook & Bear Paw Trail via Mason Creek Trail 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:56 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 8:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1140 ft climb · 180 min of walking

6. Border Line Trail–Old Mill Trail Loop, 5 sights 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:53 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 8:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 940 ft climb · 166 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Staunton Ranch Overlook–Border Line Trail, 3 sights 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:55 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 8:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 950 ft climb · 171 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Colorado Trail (Segment 2) via Raleigh Peak Road 9.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car9:30 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 9:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1680 ft climb · 265 min of walking

9. Elk Falls Pond–Border Line Trail Loop, 6 sights 7.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:51 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 830 ft climb · 155 min of walking

10. Rosalie Peak–Rosalie Trail - decommissioned, 4 sights 15 mi away

    Leave by 2:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead2:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car9:52 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

    Back at your car by 9:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.3 mi to the viewpoint · 4260 ft climb · 387 min of walking

11. Colorado Trail (Segment 1) 1776 14.4 mi away

    Leave by 4:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:53 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car9:16 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 9:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1410 ft climb · 228 min of walking

12. Ben Tyler Trail 14.9 mi away

    Leave by 2:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead2:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car10:42 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

    Back at your car by 10:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    7.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3370 ft climb · 450 min of walking