Sunset hikes near Nugget, 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. James Peak Overlook–James Peak Lake Trail, 4 sights 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car10:12 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 10:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1850 ft climb · 330 min of walking

2. James Peak North Trail–James Peak Trail, 5 sights 3.5 mi away

   Leave by 2:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car10:54 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 10:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.3 mi to the viewpoint · 3950 ft climb · 484 min of walking

3. Nebraska Hill Road & Ute Trail 3.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 7:57 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 30 min of walking

4. James Peak South & Nebraska Hill Road 3.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car9:28 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 9:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.2 mi to the viewpoint · 2940 ft climb · 293 min of walking

5. Fox Mountain–Saint Mary's Glacier, 7 sights 4.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 7:57 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 29 min of walking

6. Saint Mary's Glacier–Saint Mary's Lake, 7 sights 4.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car9:22 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 9:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.9 mi to the viewpoint · 2650 ft climb · 272 min of walking

7. South Boulder Creek Trail 4.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 7:57 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 30 min of walking

8. Gully Glades–Guinn Mountain, 5 groves 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 7:49 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. James Peak Lake–James Peak Lake Trail, 3 sights 5.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 7:57 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 30 min of walking

10. Crater Lakes (Lower North)–Crater Lakes (Lower South), 7 sights 5.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car7:49 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 7:49 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Forest Lakes (Lower)–Rogers Pass Loop, 5 sights 5.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car7:48 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 7:48 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Arapaho Lakes (Lower)–Forest Lakes (Lower), 6 sights 5.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car7:49 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 7:49 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint