Sunset hikes near Dillon, 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. Ptarmigan Peak & Ptarmigan Peak Trail via Ptarmigan Pass Trail 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car9:14 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 9:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 2680 ft climb · 252 min of walking

2. Ptarmigan Pass Trail 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car9:08 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 9:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 2450 ft climb · 233 min of walking

3. Red Buffalo Pass–Gore Creek Trail, 3 sights 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 2:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car10:52 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 10:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.4 mi to the viewpoint · 2960 ft climb · 454 min of walking

4. Aqueduct Trail–Scrappy Trail, 5 sights 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 4:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car10:50 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 10:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.7 mi to the viewpoint · 680 ft climb · 364 min of walking

5. Aqueduct Trail–Scrappy Trail, 3 sights 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 4:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car10:36 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 10:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.2 mi to the viewpoint · 680 ft climb · 340 min of walking

6. Keystone Lake–Dillon Reservoir, 6 sights 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car10:42 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

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

   6.8 mi to the viewpoint · 570 ft climb · 357 min of walking

7. Sacred Buffalo–Buffalo Mountain Trail, 3 sights 4.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car9:06 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 9:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 2970 ft climb · 247 min of walking

8. Red Peak–Red Buffalo Pass, 6 sights 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 3:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car10:28 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 10:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2890 ft climb · 393 min of walking

9. Red Trail via Colorado Trail (Segment 6) 5.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car8:54 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 8:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 870 ft climb · 160 min of walking

10. Eye of the Tiger–Girl Scouts Loop, 5 sights 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Head back7:47 PM
    4. At your car8:07 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 410 ft climb · 53 min of walking

11. Celtic Way–Eye of the Tiger, 7 sights 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Head back7:47 PM
    4. At your car8:17 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 8:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 450 ft climb · 71 min of walking

12. Aqueduct Trail 4 mi away

    Leave by 6:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Head back7:47 PM
    4. At your car7:57 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 7:57 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 23 min of walking