Sunset hikes near Dumont, 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. James Peak North Trail–James Peak Trail, 5 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 2:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car10:53 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 10:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.3 mi to the viewpoint · 3950 ft climb · 484 min of walking

2. Colorado State Land Road–Mines Peak Road, 3 sights 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 950 ft climb · 115 min of walking

3. Saint Mary's Glacier–Saint Mary's Lake, 7 sights 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car9:20 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 9:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.9 mi to the viewpoint · 2650 ft climb · 272 min of walking

4. James Peak South & Nebraska Hill Road 5.4 mi away

   Leave by 3:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car9:26 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 9:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.2 mi to the viewpoint · 2940 ft climb · 293 min of walking

5. Fox Mountain–Saint Mary's Glacier, 7 sights 5.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car7:55 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 7:55 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 29 min of walking

6. Colorado Mines Peak & Mines Peak Trail via Mount Flora Trail 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 3:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car9:43 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 9:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.7 mi to the viewpoint · 3000 ft climb · 324 min of walking

7. Berthoud Pass–Mines Peak Road, 3 sights 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 3:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car9:45 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 9:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.7 mi to the viewpoint · 2970 ft climb · 326 min of walking

8. Hidden Wilderness Road & Mestaa' Ehehe .3 Road 6.5 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

9. Warren Gulch Trail 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car9:20 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 9:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2380 ft climb · 265 min of walking

10. James Peak Overlook–James Peak Lake Trail, 4 sights 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 4:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:05 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car10:11 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 10:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1850 ft climb · 330 min of walking

11. Lake Caroline–Loch Lomond, 3 lakes 7 mi away

    Leave by 6:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:30 PM
    3. Head back7:45 PM
    4. At your car7:55 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 7:55 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 30 min of walking

12. Loch Lomond–James Peak North Trail, 3 sights 7 mi away

    Leave by 7:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
    2. Sunset7:30 PM
    3. Head back7:45 PM
    4. At your car7:46 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 7:46 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint