Sunset hikes near Montezuma, 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. Minnehaha Reservoir–Deer Creek Road, 3 sights 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car9:15 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 9:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 2060 ft climb · 240 min of walking

2. Morgan Gulch Road & Morgan Gulch Trail 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car8:58 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 8:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1830 ft climb · 198 min of walking

3. Sullivan Mountain–Webster Pass, 5 sights 0.2 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

4. Climax Mine Road–Montezuma Road, 4 sights 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car9:04 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 9:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1730 ft climb · 207 min of walking

5. Glacier Mountain–General Teller Viewpoint, 6 sights 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car9:05 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 9:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1710 ft climb · 208 min of walking

6. Wise Mountain–Deer Creek Road, 5 sights 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car9:02 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 9:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1630 ft climb · 200 min of walking

7. Landslide Peak–Webster Pass, 6 sights 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car9:02 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 9:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1640 ft climb · 200 min of walking

8. Deer Creek Road–Middle Fork Swan Road, 4 sights 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car9:01 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. Morgan Gulch Trail 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car8:58 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 8:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1790 ft climb · 196 min of walking

10. Garibaldi Gulch Road–Glacier Mountain Road, 4 sights 1.9 mi away

    Leave by 4:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:55 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Head back7:47 PM
    4. At your car9:07 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 9:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1840 ft climb · 218 min of walking

11. Bear Mountain via Ida Bell Mine Road 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:02 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Head back7:47 PM
    4. At your car8:58 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 8:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1930 ft climb · 201 min of walking

12. Up at Arapahoe & Wheels Up via Argentine North Fork Trail 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Head back7:47 PM
    4. At your car8:40 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

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

    2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1270 ft climb · 145 min of walking