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.

1. Nixon Park Road & Pole Hill Road 5.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car8:38 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 8:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 320 ft climb · 107 min of walking

2. Sugarloaf Mountain–Pole Hill Road, 3 sights 5.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 8:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 105 min of walking

3. The Notch–Solitude Creek Road, 3 sights 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car9:44 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 9:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1620 ft climb · 269 min of walking

4. Flattop Mountain–Ptarmigan Glacier, 6 sights 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 2:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car10:36 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

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

   7.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3810 ft climb · 454 min of walking

5. Panorama Peak–Panorama Peak Road, 5 sights 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 4:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car9:43 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

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

   4.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1550 ft climb · 269 min of walking

6. Twin Sisters Peaks–Twin Sisters Mountain, 5 summits 5 mi away

   Leave by 4:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car9:14 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

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

   3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 2180 ft climb · 241 min of walking

7. Upper Beaver Meadows Trail & Ute Trail 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 2:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car10:31 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 10:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.7 mi to the viewpoint · 3370 ft climb · 428 min of walking

8. Longs Peak–East Face, 6 sights 7.6 mi away

   Leave by 3:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car10:02 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 10:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.6 mi to the viewpoint · 3580 ft climb · 381 min of walking

9. Hallett Peak–Flattop Mountain, 6 summits 9.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car9:29 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 9:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.2 mi to the viewpoint · 2850 ft climb · 291 min of walking

10. Otis Peak–Flattop Mountain, 7 glaciers 9.4 mi away

    Leave by 4:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car9:30 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 9:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.3 mi to the viewpoint · 2860 ft climb · 295 min of walking

11. Storm Mountain & Mine Road via Foggy Park Road 9.4 mi away

    Leave by 3:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:45 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car9:47 PM
    5. Dark7:58 PM

    Back at your car by 9:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.9 mi to the viewpoint · 2840 ft climb · 327 min of walking

12. 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