Sunset hikes near Rosedale, 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. Mount Falcon–Tower Viewpoint Loop, 5 sights 9.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 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.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Meadow Viewpoint–Meadow Trail Loop, 4 sights 9.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 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 — 12 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Devil's Elbow Trail–Meadow Trail, 3 sights 9.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 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 — 12 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Two Dog Viewpoint via Castle Trail 9.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 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 — 12 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Mount Morrison Trail 11.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car7:47 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 7:47 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 9 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Chicago Lakes Lookout–Summit Lake, 3 sights 18 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1010 ft climb · 80 min of walking

7. Mount Blue Sky–Chicago Lakes Lookout, 4 summits 18.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Birding spot–Centennial Pond, 6 lakes 20.1 mi away

   Be there by 7:08 PM

   1. Be there7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Dark7:56 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:56 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Fox Mountain–Saint Mary's Glacier, 7 sights 22.3 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

10. Lake Caroline–Loch Lomond, 3 lakes 24.2 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

11. Loch Lomond–James Peak North Trail, 3 sights 24.2 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 · 3 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Croke Canal Trail 24 mi away

    Leave by 7:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car7:47 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

    Back at your car by 7:47 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

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