Sunset hikes near Gold Hill, 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. Horseshoe Knob–Peak 8 Loop, 7 sights 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 3:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car9:42 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 9:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.6 mi to the viewpoint · 2810 ft climb · 311 min of walking

2. Keystone Lake–Hay Trail, 6 sights 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car11:07 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 11:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.9 mi to the viewpoint · 840 ft climb · 391 min of walking

3. Miners Creek Trail 3.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:57 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 8:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1950 ft climb · 198 min of walking

4. Peak 10–Peak 8, 6 summits 4.7 mi away

   Leave by 4:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car9:26 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

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

   3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 2520 ft climb · 258 min of walking

5. Crystal Peak–Peak 10, 6 summits 4.7 mi away

   Leave by 4:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car9:26 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

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

   3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 2520 ft climb · 259 min of walking

6. Peak 8–Alpine Super Slide, 6 sights 4.7 mi away

   Leave by 4:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car9:27 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 9:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 2580 ft climb · 260 min of walking

7. Red Peak–Red Buffalo Pass, 6 sights 5 mi away

   Leave by 3:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car10:28 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 10:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2890 ft climb · 393 min of walking

8. Colorado Trail (Segment 6) 5.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car8:43 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

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

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 960 ft climb · 141 min of walking

9. Ptarmigan Peak & Ptarmigan Peak Trail via Ptarmigan Pass Trail 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car9:14 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 9:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 2680 ft climb · 252 min of walking

10. Ptarmigan Pass Trail 6.4 mi away

    Leave by 4:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Head back7:47 PM
    4. At your car9:08 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 9:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 2450 ft climb · 233 min of walking

11. Sacred Buffalo–Buffalo Mountain Trail, 3 sights 6.4 mi away

    Leave by 4:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car9:06 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

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

    3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 2970 ft climb · 247 min of walking

12. Red Buffalo Pass–Gore Creek Trail, 5 sights 6.4 mi away

    Leave by 3:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:20 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car10:45 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 10:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.8 mi to the viewpoint · 2250 ft climb · 410 min of walking