Sunset hikes near Idaho Springs, 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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Fox Mountain–Saint Mary's Glacier, 7 sights 10.9 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
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Lake Caroline–Loch Lomond, 3 lakes 12.8 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 · 30 min of walking
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Loch Lomond–James Peak North Trail, 3 sights 12.8 mi away
Leave by 7:10 PM
- Leave trailhead7:10 PM
- Sunset7:31 PM
- Head back7:46 PM
- At your car7:48 PM
- Dark7:59 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:48 PM — 11 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Nebraska Hill Road & Ute Trail 12.9 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 · 30 min of walking
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Leave by 6:52 PM
- Leave trailhead6:52 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 · 270 ft climb · 30 min of walking
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Steuart Lake–Reynolds Lake, 5 lakes 13 mi away
Leave by 7:09 PM
- Leave trailhead7:09 PM
- Sunset7:31 PM
- Head back7:46 PM
- At your car7:48 PM
- Dark7:59 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:48 PM — 11 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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James Peak North Trail–James Peak Trail, 3 sights 13.1 mi away
Leave by 7:10 PM
- Leave trailhead7:10 PM
- Sunset7:31 PM
- Head back7:46 PM
- At your car7:48 PM
- Dark7:59 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:48 PM — 11 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Chicago Lakes Lookout–Summit Lake, 3 sights 13.2 mi away
Leave by 6:16 PM
- Leave trailhead6:16 PM
- Sunset7:31 PM
- Head back7:46 PM
- At your car8:11 PM
- Dark7:58 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1010 ft climb · 80 min of walking
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Mount Blue Sky–Chicago Lakes Lookout, 4 summits 13.2 mi away
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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Leave by 6:21 PM
- Leave trailhead6:21 PM
- Sunset7:30 PM
- Head back7:45 PM
- At your car8:20 PM
- Dark7:57 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 460 ft climb · 83 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Leave by 7:09 PM
- Leave trailhead7:09 PM
- Sunset7:31 PM
- Head back7:46 PM
- At your car7:49 PM
- Dark7:59 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:49 PM — 10 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Forest Lakes (Lower)–Rogers Pass Loop, 5 sights 14.6 mi away
Leave by 7:10 PM
- Leave trailhead7:10 PM
- Sunset7:31 PM
- Head back7:46 PM
- At your car7:48 PM
- Dark7:59 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:48 PM — 11 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint