Sunset hikes near Masonville, 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. Audra Culver Trail–Carey Springs Trail, 8 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1100 ft climb · 145 min of walking

2. Horsetooth Mountain & Horsetooth Rock Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 8:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1130 ft climb · 135 min of walking

3. Panorama Peak Spur A Road & Pole Hill Road 11.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car9:57 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 9:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1360 ft climb · 301 min of walking

4. Panorama Peak–Panorama Peak Road, 5 sights 11.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car9:57 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 9:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1330 ft climb · 302 min of walking

5. The Notch–Pole Hill Road, 3 sights 11.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car9:57 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 9:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1390 ft climb · 303 min of walking

6. Storm Mountain via Foggy Park Road 11 mi away

   Leave by 5:39 PM

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

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

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1160 ft climb · 145 min of walking

7. Foggy Park Road 12.1 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

8. Foggy Park Viewpoint–Mine Road, 3 sights 11 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car8:18 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 8:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 610 ft climb · 86 min of walking

9. Lookout Mountain–Crystal Mountain Top Road, 4 sights 13.7 mi away

   Leave by 4:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car9:29 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 9:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.3 mi to the viewpoint · 2230 ft climb · 276 min of walking

10. Boyd Lake–Equalizer Lake, 6 lakes 12.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car8:14 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 62 min of walking

11. Foote Lagoon & Civic Center Trail 11.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car8:02 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 40 min of walking

12. Sugarloaf Mountain–Pole Hill Road, 3 sights 14.3 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