Sunset hikes near Evergreen, 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. Evergreen Mtn East Trail–Midden Trail, 3 sights 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car8:42 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1020 ft climb · 145 min of walking

2. Scenic View Viewpoint–Evergreen Mtn East Trail, 4 sights 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

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

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 900 ft climb · 106 min of walking

3. Evergreen Mtn West Trail–Silver Fox Trail, 3 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car8:39 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 8:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 740 ft climb · 131 min of walking

4. Mount Falcon–Tower Viewpoint Loop, 5 sights 5.3 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 — 11 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Meadow Viewpoint–Meadow Trail Loop, 4 sights 5.3 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

6. Devil's Elbow Trail–Meadow Trail, 3 sights 5.4 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

7. Two Dog Viewpoint via Castle Trail 5.4 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

8. Silver Cliff–Tin Cup, 6 sights 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car8:47 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 8:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1210 ft climb · 152 min of walking

9. Tin Cup–Black Bear Trail, 4 sights 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car8:41 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1160 ft climb · 139 min of walking

10. Mount Morrison Trail 7 mi away

    Leave by 7:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:04 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 — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 9 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Beaver Brook Number 3A Reservoir via Mestaa' Ehehe Pass Spur Road 8.3 mi away

    Leave by 4:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:30 PM
    3. Head back7:45 PM
    4. At your car9:30 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

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

    4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2010 ft climb · 264 min of walking

12. Hidden Wilderness Road & Mestaa' Ehehe .3 Road 9.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:30 PM
    2. Sunset7:30 PM
    3. Head back7:45 PM
    4. At your car8:35 PM
    5. Dark7:58 PM

    Back at your car by 8:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1670 ft climb · 150 min of walking