Sunset hikes near Pinewood Springs, 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 5.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car8:38 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 8:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. The Notch–Pole Hill Road, 3 sights 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car9:59 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 9:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Panorama Peak–Panorama Peak Road, 5 sights 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car9:43 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 9:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Sugarloaf Mountain–Pole Hill Road, 3 sights 7.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 8:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Longs Peak–East Face, 6 sights 13.8 mi away

   Leave by 3:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car10:02 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 10:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Foggy Park Road 13.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car8:44 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1130 ft climb · 149 min of walking

7. Storm Mountain–Foggy Park Road, 4 sights 13.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car8:41 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1170 ft climb · 146 min of walking

8. Twin Sisters Peaks–Twin Sisters Mountain, 5 summits 11.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car9:14 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 9:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 2180 ft climb · 241 min of walking

9. Foggy Park Viewpoint–Mine Road, 3 sights 13.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car8:20 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 8:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. Sawtooth Mountain–Beaver Reservoir, 6 sights 15.6 mi away

    Leave by 3:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car10:25 PM
    5. Dark7:58 PM

    Back at your car by 10:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.5 mi to the viewpoint · 2690 ft climb · 399 min of walking

11. Fairgrounds Lake–Lykins Gulch Trail, 3 sights 16 mi away

    Leave by 7:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car7:45 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 7:45 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

12. Signal Mountain–Bulwark Ridge Trail, 5 sights 16 mi away

    Leave by 2:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead2:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car10:52 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 10:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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