Sunset hikes near Drakes, 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. Boyd Lake–Horseshoe Lake, 9 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car10:44 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 10:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.2 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 358 min of walking

2. Beaver Pond–Snapper Pond, 4 lakes 6 mi away

   Leave by 6:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walking

3. Horsetooth Mountain–Horsetooth Reservoir, 6 sights 5.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car9:19 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 9:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1710 ft climb · 237 min of walking

4. Kyger Reservoir–Jodee Reservoir, 3 lakes 9.4 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 walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Equalizer Lake & Houts Reservoir Loop 9.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walking

6. Jodee Reservoir via Poudre River Trail 9.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 7:53 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Audra Culver Trail–Carey Springs Trail, 8 sights 7 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

8. Fossil Creek Reservoir & Swede Lake 7 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 64 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Foote Lagoon & Civic Center Trail 10.3 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

10. Windsor Reservoir 12.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car8:17 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

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

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 68 min of walking

11. Poudre River Trail 12.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car7:47 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 7:47 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Windsor Lake Loop 12.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car7:59 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

    Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint