Sunset hikes near Coal Creek, 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. Hidden Wilderness Road & Mestaa' Ehehe .3 Road 14.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1670 ft climb · 150 min of walking

2. M2 Road & Mestaa' Ehehe .3 Road 14.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

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

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1660 ft climb · 145 min of walking

3. Beaver Brook Number 3A Reservoir via Mestaa' Ehehe Pass Spur Road 14.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car9:28 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 9:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2010 ft climb · 264 min of walking

4. Arapaho Glacier Trail 15 mi away

   Leave by 3:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car10:05 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

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

   5.8 mi to the viewpoint · 2810 ft climb · 366 min of walking

5. Old Baldy–Arapaho Glacier Trail, 3 sights 15.1 mi away

   Leave by 3:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car10:04 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 10:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.7 mi to the viewpoint · 2730 ft climb · 360 min of walking

6. North Arapaho Peak–Arapaho Glacier Trail, 4 sights 15.1 mi away

   Leave by 3:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car10:00 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 10:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.5 mi to the viewpoint · 2770 ft climb · 353 min of walking

7. Jasper Lake–Devil's Thumb Bypass Trail, 6 sights 15.4 mi away

   Leave by 3:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car10:00 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 10:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.5 mi to the viewpoint · 3320 ft climb · 371 min of walking

8. Gully Glades–Guinn Mountain, 5 groves 15.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car7:47 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 7:47 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

9. Beacon Peak–Rollins Pass, 7 sights 15.6 mi away

   Leave by 3:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car10:05 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

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

   5.8 mi to the viewpoint · 2730 ft climb · 365 min of walking

10. Devil's Thumb Bypass Trail–Devil's Thumb Trail, 5 sights 15.6 mi away

    Leave by 3:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:22 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car9:55 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 9:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.4 mi to the viewpoint · 3180 ft climb · 358 min of walking

11. Guinn Mountain–Devil's Thumb Trail, 4 sights 15.8 mi away

    Leave by 3:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car9:58 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 9:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.5 mi to the viewpoint · 2630 ft climb · 348 min of walking

12. Devil's Thumb Bypass Trail–Devil's Thumb Trail Loop, 6 sights 15.9 mi away

    Leave by 3:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:28 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car9:51 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 9:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.2 mi to the viewpoint · 3150 ft climb · 347 min of walking