Sunset hikes near Highland Park, 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.
This week’s evenings
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Leave by 7:08 PM
- Leave trailhead7:08 PM
- Sunset7:31 PM
- Head back7:46 PM
- At your car7:51 PM
- Dark7:58 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 7 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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North Twin Cone Peak via Twin Cones Road 12.6 mi away
Leave by 6:45 PM
- Leave trailhead6:45 PM
- Sunset7:31 PM
- Head back7:46 PM
- At your car8:00 PM
- Dark7:58 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 400 ft climb · 39 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Kenosha Pass Overlook via Twin Cones Road 13.3 mi away
Leave by 6:41 PM
- Leave trailhead6:41 PM
- Sunset7:31 PM
- Head back7:46 PM
- At your car8:10 PM
- Dark7:58 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 55 min of walking
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Twin Cones Road 13.3 mi away
Leave by 6:42 PM
- Leave trailhead6:42 PM
- Sunset7:31 PM
- Head back7:46 PM
- At your car8:10 PM
- Dark7:58 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 53 min of walking
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Cinnamon Gulch Road 20.6 mi away
Leave by 7:00 PM
- Leave trailhead7:00 PM
- Sunset7:31 PM
- Head back7:46 PM
- At your car7:54 PM
- Dark7:59 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:54 PM — 5 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 18 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Warden Gulch Road 22.6 mi away
Leave by 6:47 PM
- Leave trailhead6:47 PM
- Sunset7:32 PM
- Head back7:47 PM
- At your car8:05 PM
- Dark7:59 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 44 min of walking
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Mount Falcon–Tower Viewpoint Loop, 5 sights 21.9 mi away
Leave by 7:08 PM
- Leave trailhead7:08 PM
- Sunset7:29 PM
- Head back7:44 PM
- At your car7:45 PM
- Dark7:57 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:45 PM — 11 min before dark.
0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Meadow Viewpoint–Meadow Trail Loop, 4 sights 21.9 mi away
Leave by 7:08 PM
- Leave trailhead7:08 PM
- Sunset7:29 PM
- Head back7:44 PM
- At your car7:45 PM
- Dark7:57 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:45 PM — 12 min before dark.
0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Devil's Elbow Trail–Meadow Trail, 3 sights 22.2 mi away
Leave by 7:08 PM
- Leave trailhead7:08 PM
- Sunset7:29 PM
- Head back7:44 PM
- At your car7:45 PM
- Dark7:57 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:45 PM — 12 min before dark.
0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Two Dog Viewpoint via Castle Trail 22.2 mi away
Leave by 7:08 PM
- Leave trailhead7:08 PM
- Sunset7:29 PM
- Head back7:44 PM
- At your car7:45 PM
- Dark7:57 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:45 PM — 12 min before dark.
0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Peru Creek High Trail 23.9 mi away
Leave by 6:40 PM
- Leave trailhead6:40 PM
- Sunset7:32 PM
- Head back7:47 PM
- At your car8:21 PM
- Dark7:59 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 67 min of walking
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Fox Mountain–Saint Mary's Glacier, 7 sights 24.3 mi away
Leave by 6:53 PM
- Leave trailhead6:53 PM
- Sunset7:31 PM
- Head back7:46 PM
- At your car7:57 PM
- Dark7:59 PM
Best color fades by ~
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