Sunset hikes near Eldora, 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. Jasper Lake–Devil's Thumb Bypass Trail, 6 sights 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 3:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car10:01 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 10:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Beacon Peak–Rollins Pass, 7 sights 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 3:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car10:07 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 10:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Devil's Thumb Bypass Trail–Devil's Thumb Trail, 5 sights 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 3:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car9:56 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 9:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Gully Glades–Guinn Mountain, 5 groves 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 7:49 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

5. Guinn Mountain–Devil's Thumb Trail, 4 sights 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 3:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car10:00 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

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

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

6. Devil's Thumb Bypass Trail–Devil's Thumb Trail Loop, 6 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 3:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car9:52 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

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

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

7. Lost Lake Viewpoint–Lost Lake, 5 sights 3.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car7:48 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 7:48 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Bob Lake–Bob and Betty Lakes Trail, 6 sights 3.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car7:48 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 7:48 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Arapaho Glacier Trail 4.2 mi away

   Leave by 3:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car10:07 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 10:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. North Arapaho Peak–Arapaho Glacier Trail, 4 sights 5.8 mi away

    Leave by 4:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car9:03 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 9:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 2120 ft climb · 219 min of walking

11. Old Baldy–Arapaho Glacier Trail, 3 sights 5.8 mi away

    Leave by 4:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car9:03 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 9:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 2070 ft climb · 217 min of walking

12. Caribou Lake & Arapaho Pass Trail 5.8 mi away

    Leave by 4:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car9:26 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

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

    4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2360 ft climb · 268 min of walking