Sunset hikes near Gilson Gulch, 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. Hidden Wilderness Road & Mestaa' Ehehe .3 Road 1.6 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

2. Warren Gulch Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car9:22 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 9:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. M2 Road & Mestaa' Ehehe .3 Road 3.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 8:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Beaver Brook Number 3A Reservoir via Mestaa' Ehehe Pass Spur Road 3.6 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

5. Chief Mountain–Arapaho Spring, 6 sights 4.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 8:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. James Peak North Trail–James Peak Trail, 5 sights 8.9 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

7. James Peak Overlook–James Peak Lake Trail, 4 sights 10.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car10:12 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 10:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1850 ft climb · 330 min of walking

8. Saint Mary's Glacier–Saint Mary's Lake, 7 sights 10.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car9:22 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 9:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. Fox Mountain–Saint Mary's Glacier, 7 sights 10.5 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 · 29 min of walking

10. James Peak South & Nebraska Hill Road 11.2 mi away

    Leave by 4:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car9:28 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

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

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

11. Colorado State Land Road–Mines Peak Road, 3 sights 11.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car8:30 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

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

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

12. Berthoud Pass–Mines Peak Road, 3 sights 12.2 mi away

    Leave by 3:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:46 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car9:47 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

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

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