Sunset hikes near Jefferson, 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. North Twin Cone Peak & Twin Cones Road 4.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car9:03 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 9:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 760 ft climb · 176 min of walking

2. Twin Cones Road 4.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   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

3. Kenosha Pass Overlook via Twin Cones Road 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   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

4. Landslide Peak–Continental Divide National Scenic Trail, 4 sights 7.3 mi away

   Leave by 3:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car9:53 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 9:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.2 mi to the viewpoint · 2770 ft climb · 336 min of walking

5. Webster Pass–Forest Road 565 Red Cone Loop, 4 sights 7.3 mi away

   Leave by 3:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car9:56 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 9:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.2 mi to the viewpoint · 2860 ft climb · 342 min of walking

6. Overlook–American Gulch Road, 3 sights 10.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car9:42 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 9:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1760 ft climb · 282 min of walking

7. American Gulch Road & Middle Fork Of The Swan Road 10.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car9:42 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 9:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1580 ft climb · 276 min of walking

8. Deer Creek Road–Middle Fork Swan Road, 4 sights 10.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car9:01 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 9:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1590 ft climb · 197 min of walking

9. Threemile Creek Trail 10.3 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

10. Colorado Trail (Segment 6) 10.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:09 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Head back7:47 PM
    4. At your car9:16 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

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

    3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1230 ft climb · 212 min of walking

11. Ben Tyler Trail 9.9 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

12. Sullivan Mountain–Webster Pass, 5 sights 10.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Head back7:47 PM
    4. At your car8:48 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 8:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1760 ft climb · 177 min of walking