Sunset hikes near Idledale, 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. Mount Morrison Trail 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car7:47 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 7:47 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 9 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Devil's Elbow Trail–Meadow Trail, 3 sights 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   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

3. Two Dog Viewpoint via Castle Trail 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   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

4. Mount Falcon–Tower Viewpoint Loop, 5 sights 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   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

5. Meadow Viewpoint–Meadow Trail Loop, 4 sights 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   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

6. Scenic View Viewpoint–Evergreen Lake, 7 sights 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car9:43 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 9:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1370 ft climb · 275 min of walking

7. Silver Cliff–Tin Cup, 6 sights 4.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car8:47 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 8:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1210 ft climb · 152 min of walking

8. Tin Cup–Bradford Trail Loop, 8 sights 5.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car9:16 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 9:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1700 ft climb · 232 min of walking

9. Evergreen Mtn East Trail–Midden Trail, 3 sights 7.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car8:42 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1020 ft climb · 145 min of walking

10. Evergreen Mtn West Trail–Silver Fox Trail, 3 sights 8.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:53 PM
    2. Sunset7:30 PM
    3. Head back7:45 PM
    4. At your car8:39 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 8:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 740 ft climb · 131 min of walking

11. Beaver Brook Number 3A Reservoir via Mestaa' Ehehe Pass Spur Road 12.5 mi away

    Leave by 4:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:30 PM
    3. Head back7:45 PM
    4. At your car9:30 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

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

    4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2010 ft climb · 264 min of walking

12. Hidden Wilderness Road & Mestaa' Ehehe .3 Road 13.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:30 PM
    2. Sunset7:30 PM
    3. Head back7:45 PM
    4. At your car8:35 PM
    5. Dark7:58 PM

    Back at your car by 8:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1670 ft climb · 150 min of walking