Sunset hikes near Loveland Heights, 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. Nixon Park Road & Pole Hill Road 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 8:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 320 ft climb · 107 min of walking

2. Sugarloaf Mountain–Pole Hill Road, 3 sights 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 8:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 105 min of walking

3. The Notch–Solitude Creek Road, 3 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car9:42 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

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

   4.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1620 ft climb · 269 min of walking

4. Panorama Peak–Panorama Peak Road, 5 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car9:42 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

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

   4.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1550 ft climb · 269 min of walking

5. Storm Mountain & Mine Road via Foggy Park Road 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 3:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car9:45 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 9:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.9 mi to the viewpoint · 2840 ft climb · 327 min of walking

6. Twin Sisters Peaks–Twin Sisters Mountain, 6 summits 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 3:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car10:24 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 10:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.6 mi to the viewpoint · 3140 ft climb · 392 min of walking

7. Foggy Park Viewpoint & Mine Road via Foggy Park Road 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car9:41 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 9:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.7 mi to the viewpoint · 2380 ft climb · 303 min of walking

8. Signal Mountain–Bulwark Ridge Trail, 5 sights 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 2:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car10:50 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 10:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.6 mi to the viewpoint · 3320 ft climb · 447 min of walking

9. Flattop Mountain–Ptarmigan Glacier, 6 sights 10.3 mi away

   Leave by 2:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car10:34 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 10:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3810 ft climb · 454 min of walking

10. Longs Peak–East Face, 6 sights 10.3 mi away

    Leave by 3:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:04 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car10:01 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 10:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.6 mi to the viewpoint · 3580 ft climb · 381 min of walking

11. Foggy Park Road 8.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car8:11 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 8:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 630 ft climb · 73 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Upper Beaver Meadows Trail & Ute Trail 9.2 mi away

    Leave by 2:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead2:46 PM
    2. Sunset7:30 PM
    3. Head back7:45 PM
    4. At your car10:30 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 10:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.7 mi to the viewpoint · 3370 ft climb · 428 min of walking