Sunset hikes near Freeland, 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. James Peak North Trail–James Peak Trail, 5 sights 4.8 mi away

   Leave by 2:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car10:53 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 10:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.3 mi to the viewpoint · 3950 ft climb · 484 min of walking

2. Hidden Wilderness Road & Mestaa' Ehehe .3 Road 6 mi away

   Leave by 5:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Colorado State Land Road–Mines Peak Road, 3 sights 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 950 ft climb · 115 min of walking

4. James Peak South & Nebraska Hill Road 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 3:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car9:26 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

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

   4.2 mi to the viewpoint · 2940 ft climb · 293 min of walking

5. Colorado Mines Peak & Mines Peak Trail via Mount Flora Trail 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 3:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car9:43 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

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

   4.7 mi to the viewpoint · 3000 ft climb · 324 min of walking

6. Berthoud Pass–Mines Peak Road, 3 sights 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 3:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car9:45 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 9:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.7 mi to the viewpoint · 2970 ft climb · 326 min of walking

7. Saint Mary's Glacier–Saint Mary's Lake, 7 sights 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 4:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car9:20 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 9:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.9 mi to the viewpoint · 2650 ft climb · 272 min of walking

8. Chief Mountain–Arapaho Spring, 6 sights 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 8:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 600 ft climb · 106 min of walking

9. Fox Mountain–Saint Mary's Glacier, 7 sights 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car7:55 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 7:55 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 29 min of walking

10. Warren Gulch Trail 5.2 mi away

    Leave by 4:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:20 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car9:20 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

    Back at your car by 9:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2380 ft climb · 265 min of walking

11. M2 Road & Mestaa' Ehehe .3 Road 8 mi away

    Leave by 5:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car8:30 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

    Back at your car by 8:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1660 ft climb · 145 min of walking

12. Beaver Brook Number 3A Reservoir via Mestaa' Ehehe Pass Spur Road 8 mi away

    Leave by 4:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:30 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car9:28 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

    Back at your car by 9:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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