Sunset hikes near Green Valley Acres, 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. Catamount Overlook–Pikes Peak Overlook, 4 sights 3.7 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

2. Chase Meadow Trail–Mason Creek Trail, 6 sights 3.7 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

3. Never Winter Climbing Access & Staunton Ranch Trail via Davis Ponds Trail 4.5 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

4. Never Winter Climbing Access via Staunton Ranch Trail 5 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

5. Eagle Cliffs Overlook & Old Mill Trail via Bear Paw Trail 4.8 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

6. Elk Falls Pond–Border Line Trail Loop, 6 sights 5.6 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

7. Border Line Trail–Old Mill Trail Loop, 5 sights 5 mi away

   Leave by 5:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:53 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 8:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 940 ft climb · 166 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Staunton Ranch Overlook–Border Line Trail Loop, 6 sights 5.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 8:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 760 ft climb · 108 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Colorado Trail (Segment 2) via Raleigh Peak Road 8.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car9:30 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 9:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1680 ft climb · 265 min of walking

10. Mount Falcon–Tower Viewpoint Loop, 5 sights 10.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car7:44 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 7:44 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Meadow Viewpoint–Meadow Trail Loop, 4 sights 10.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car7:43 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 7:43 PM — 12 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Scenic View Viewpoint–Evergreen Mtn East Trail, 4 sights 7.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car8:23 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 900 ft climb · 106 min of walking