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.

1. Rosalie Peak–Rosalie Trail - decommissioned, 4 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 2:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car9:54 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 9:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Ben Tyler Trail 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 2:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car10:43 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 10:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Threemile Creek Trail 7.9 mi away

   Leave by 3:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car9:54 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 9:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Mount Blue Sky–Chicago Lakes Lookout, 4 summits 10 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   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

5. Mount Blue Sky Ridge Trail & Sawtooth Ridge Traverse via Mount Bierstadt Trail 10.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car8:58 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 8:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1700 ft climb · 192 min of walking

6. Chicago Lakes Lookout–Summit Lake, 4 sights 10.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car9:13 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 9:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 2130 ft climb · 232 min of walking

7. Catamount Overlook–Pikes Peak Overlook, 4 sights 10.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car9:06 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

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

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

8. Chase Meadow Trail–Mason Creek Trail, 6 sights 9.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. Never Winter Climbing Access via Staunton Ranch Trail 9.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. Never Winter Climbing Access & Staunton Ranch Trail via Davis Ponds Trail 9.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:45 PM
    2. Sunset7:30 PM
    3. Head back7:45 PM
    4. At your car8:45 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. Eagle Cliffs Overlook & Old Mill Trail via Bear Paw Trail 9.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:30 PM
    3. Head back7:45 PM
    4. At your car8:38 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 8:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Elk Falls Pond–Border Line Trail Loop, 6 sights 7.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:30 PM
    3. Head back7:45 PM
    4. At your car8:53 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

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

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