Sunset hikes near Foxton, 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. Colorado Trail (Segment 2) via Raleigh Peak Road 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 4:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car9:32 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 9:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1680 ft climb · 265 min of walking

2. Colorado Trail (Segment 1) 1776 5 mi away

   Leave by 4:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car9:18 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 9:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1410 ft climb · 228 min of walking

3. Indian Creek Trail 9.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car9:19 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 9:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1510 ft climb · 234 min of walking

4. Catamount Overlook–Pikes Peak Overlook, 4 sights 10.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car9:06 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 9:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1170 ft climb · 197 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Mount Falcon–Tower Viewpoint Loop, 5 sights 13.8 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

6. Meadow Viewpoint–Meadow Trail Loop, 4 sights 13.8 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. Chase Meadow Trail–Mason Creek Trail, 6 sights 10.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 710 ft climb · 93 min of walking

8. Never Winter Climbing Access & Staunton Ranch Trail via Davis Ponds Trail 11.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:45 PM

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

   Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 830 ft climb · 144 min of walking

9. Never Winter Climbing Access via Staunton Ranch Trail 11.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 660 ft climb · 92 min of walking

10. Eagle Cliffs Overlook & Old Mill Trail via Bear Paw Trail 11.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:30 PM
    3. Head back7:45 PM
    4. At your car8:38 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

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

    2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 910 ft climb · 134 min of walking

11. Elk Falls Pond–Border Line Trail Loop, 6 sights 12.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:30 PM
    3. Head back7:45 PM
    4. At your car8:53 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 8:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 830 ft climb · 155 min of walking

12. Tin Cup–Bradford Trail Loop, 8 sights 11.6 mi away

    Leave by 4:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car9:16 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

    Back at your car by 9:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1700 ft climb · 232 min of walking