Sunset hikes near Slate Creek, 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. Ute Peak & Acorn Creek Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:47 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 8:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1630 ft climb · 167 min of walking

2. Ute Peak Trail 5.7 mi away

   Leave by 3:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car9:26 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 9:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.1 mi to the viewpoint · 3210 ft climb · 295 min of walking

3. Saint Louis Lake–Darling Creek Trail, 3 sights 9.6 mi away

   Leave by 3:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car9:50 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 9:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2720 ft climb · 327 min of walking

4. Darling Creek Trail–Saint Louis Divide Trail, 3 sights 9.7 mi away

   Leave by 3:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car9:48 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 9:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2550 ft climb · 319 min of walking

5. Red Peak–Red Buffalo Pass, 6 sights 10.2 mi away

   Leave by 3:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car10:28 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 10:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2890 ft climb · 393 min of walking

6. Red Buffalo Pass–Gore Creek Trail, 5 sights 10.7 mi away

   Leave by 3:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car10:45 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 10:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.8 mi to the viewpoint · 2250 ft climb · 410 min of walking

7. Ptarmigan Pass Trail 11.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car9:08 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 9:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 2450 ft climb · 233 min of walking

8. Ptarmigan Peak & Ptarmigan Peak Trail via Ptarmigan Pass Trail 11.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car9:14 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

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

   3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 2680 ft climb · 252 min of walking

9. Sacred Buffalo–Buffalo Mountain Trail, 3 sights 11.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car9:06 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 9:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 2970 ft climb · 247 min of walking

10. Long Peak Road 11.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car10:00 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

    Back at your car by 10:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.6 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 253 min of walking

11. Aqueduct Trail–Scrappy Trail, 3 sights 13.2 mi away

    Leave by 4:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:21 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Head back7:47 PM
    4. At your car10:36 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 10:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.2 mi to the viewpoint · 680 ft climb · 340 min of walking

12. Aqueduct Trail–Scrappy Trail, 5 sights 13.4 mi away

    Leave by 4:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Head back7:47 PM
    4. At your car10:50 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 10:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.7 mi to the viewpoint · 680 ft climb · 364 min of walking