AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near Estes Park, 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.

4 of 9 spots
  1. Upper Beaver Meadows Viewpoint & Ute Trail 7.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Head back7:47 PM
    4. At your car7:54 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 7:54 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 18 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  2. Foggy Park Road 11.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car8:13 PM
    5. Dark7:58 PM

    Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 630 ft climb · 73 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  3. Poudre Lake–Fall River Pass, 3 saddles 16.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Head back7:47 PM
    4. At your car8:12 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 8:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 46 min of walking

  4. Sheep Rock–Gore Range Overlook, 4 sights 17.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:08 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 — 3 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walking

  5. Caribou Pass–Devils Thumb Pass, 5 saddles 27.4 mi away

    Be there by 7:11 PM

    1. Be there7:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Dark7:59 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:59 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  6. Lake Dorothy–Devils Thumb Pass, 3 saddles 27.5 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

  7. Michigan Ditch Trail 25.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car8:19 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 66 min of walking

  8. American Lakes Viewpoint via Michigan Ditch Trail 25.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car8:19 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 67 min of walking

  9. Lake Agnes Viewpoint–Crags Basin Loop, 3 sights 26.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car8:24 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 430 ft climb · 85 min of walking

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