Sunset hikes near Leal, 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. Ute Peak Trail 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 3:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car9:26 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 9:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.1 mi to the viewpoint · 3210 ft climb · 295 min of walking

2. Saint Louis Lake–Darling Creek Trail, 3 sights 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 3:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car9:50 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 9:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2720 ft climb · 327 min of walking

3. Darling Creek Trail–Saint Louis Divide Trail, 3 sights 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 3:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car9:48 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 9:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2550 ft climb · 319 min of walking

4. Ute Peak & Acorn Creek Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:47 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

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

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1630 ft climb · 167 min of walking

5. Byers Peak–B &B Trail, 5 sights 7.7 mi away

   Leave by 3:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car10:23 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 10:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.4 mi to the viewpoint · 2480 ft climb · 387 min of walking

6. Ptarmigan Peak & Ptarmigan Peak Trail via Ptarmigan Pass Trail 8.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car9:14 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 9:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 2680 ft climb · 252 min of walking

7. Ptarmigan Pass Trail 8.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car9:08 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 9:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 2450 ft climb · 233 min of walking

8. Mount Nystrom–Jones Pass, 3 summits 9.9 mi away

   Be there by 7:12 PM

   1. Be there7:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Dark7:59 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:59 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Jones Pass 10.6 mi away

   Be there by 7:12 PM

   1. Be there7:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Dark7:59 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:59 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. The Citadel–Herman Lake, 4 summits 11 mi away

    Be there by 7:12 PM

    1. Be there7:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Dark7:59 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:59 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Divide Trail & Loveland Upper Access Road Spur 11.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Head back7:47 PM
    4. At your car8:21 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

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

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 880 ft climb · 95 min of walking

12. Cat Walk Trees & Divide Trail 11.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Head back7:47 PM
    4. At your car8:21 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

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

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 870 ft climb · 94 min of walking