Sunset hikes near Glenisle, 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. Ben Tyler Trail 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 2:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car10:42 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 10:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3370 ft climb · 450 min of walking

2. Rosalie Peak–Rosalie Trail - decommissioned, 4 sights 8.1 mi away

   Leave by 2:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car9:52 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

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

   5.3 mi to the viewpoint · 4260 ft climb · 387 min of walking

3. Elk Falls Pond–Border Line Trail Loop, 6 sights 9.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:51 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Threemile Creek Trail 11.9 mi away

   Leave by 3:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car9:53 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 9:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.3 mi to the viewpoint · 2790 ft climb · 341 min of walking

5. North Twin Cone Peak via Twin Cones Road 13 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 400 ft climb · 39 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Kenosha Pass Overlook via Twin Cones Road 13.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car8:09 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 8:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 55 min of walking

7. Twin Cones Road 13.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 8:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 53 min of walking

8. Catamount Overlook–Pikes Peak Overlook, 4 sights 10.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car9:04 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 9:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. Never Winter Climbing Access & Staunton Ranch Trail via Davis Ponds Trail 10.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:43 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. Never Winter Climbing Access via Staunton Ranch Trail 10.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car8:19 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. Chase Meadow Trail–Mason Creek Trail, 6 sights 10.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car8:19 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Eagle Cliffs Overlook & Old Mill Trail via Bear Paw Trail 10.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car8:36 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 8:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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