Sunset hikes near Old Homestead, 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.

3 of 12 spots
  1. Shawver Reservoir 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Head back7:47 PM
    4. At your car9:13 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 9:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 169 min of walking

  2. Jc Road 21 1.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Head back7:47 PM
    4. At your car7:54 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 7:54 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  3. County Road 27 5.4 mi away

    Be there by 7:12 PM

    1. Be there7:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Dark8:00 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:00 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  4. County Road 125C 6.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Head back7:47 PM
    4. At your car7:52 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 7:52 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking

  5. Usf Road 740 5.8 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

  6. Leave by 4:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:45 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Head back7:47 PM
    4. At your car9:16 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 9:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1950 ft climb · 236 min of walking

  7. East Branch Road 4.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:59 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 · 660 ft climb · 126 min of walking

  8. Leave by 2:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead2:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car11:15 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 11:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    7.5 mi to the viewpoint · 2320 ft climb · 462 min of walking

  9. County Road 41A 11.7 mi away

    Be there by 7:11 PM

    1. Be there7:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Dark7:59 PM

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

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  10. Leave by 5:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car8:31 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 8:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 970 ft climb · 118 min of walking

  11. Gould Loop Trail 12.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car8:11 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

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

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 550 ft climb · 66 min of walking

  12. Leave by 5:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 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 · 1390 ft climb · 150 min of walking