AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near Gilpin, 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.

3 of 12 spots
  1. Guinn Mountain–Guinn Mountain Trail, 5 sights 5.8 mi away

    Leave by 3:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:27 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car10:21 PM
    5. Dark7:58 PM

    Back at your car by 10:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2550 ft climb · 379 min of walking

  2. Beacon Peak–Guinn Mountain, 6 sights 5.8 mi away

    Leave by 3:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:20 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car10:25 PM
    5. Dark7:58 PM

    Back at your car by 10:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.2 mi to the viewpoint · 2680 ft climb · 390 min of walking

  3. James Peak Overlook–James Peak Lake Trail, 7 sights 6.3 mi away

    Leave by 3:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:04 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car11:11 PM
    5. Dark7:58 PM

    Back at your car by 11:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    7.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2550 ft climb · 452 min of walking

  4. Gully Glades–Guinn Mountain, 5 groves 7.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car7:49 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 7:49 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  5. Jasper Lake–Devil's Thumb Bypass Trail, 6 sights 7.4 mi away

    Leave by 3:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car10:01 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 10:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.5 mi to the viewpoint · 3320 ft climb · 371 min of walking

  6. Devil's Thumb Bypass Trail–Devil's Thumb Trail, 5 sights 7.6 mi away

    Leave by 3:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car9:56 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 9:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.4 mi to the viewpoint · 3180 ft climb · 358 min of walking

  7. Devil's Thumb Bypass Trail–Devil's Thumb Trail Loop, 6 sights 7.9 mi away

    Leave by 3:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:30 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car9:52 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 9:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.2 mi to the viewpoint · 3150 ft climb · 347 min of walking

  8. Lost Lake Viewpoint–Lost Lake, 5 sights 8.4 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

  9. Bob Lake–Bob and Betty Lakes Trail, 6 sights 8.9 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

  10. Arapaho Glacier Trail 9.2 mi away

    Leave by 3:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:26 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car10:07 PM
    5. Dark7:58 PM

    Back at your car by 10:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.8 mi to the viewpoint · 2810 ft climb · 366 min of walking

  11. James Peak North Trail–James Peak Trail, 5 sights 9.3 mi away

    Leave by 2:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead2:14 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car10:54 PM
    5. Dark7:58 PM

    Back at your car by 10:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

  12. Nebraska Hill Road & Ute Trail 9.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car7:57 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 7:57 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 30 min of walking