Sunset hikes near Sprucedale, 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. Evergreen Mtn East Trail–Midden Trail, 3 sights 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car8:42 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1020 ft climb · 145 min of walking

2. Scenic View Viewpoint–Evergreen Mtn East Trail, 4 sights 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 900 ft climb · 106 min of walking

3. Evergreen Mtn West Trail–Silver Fox Trail, 3 sights 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car8:39 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 8:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 740 ft climb · 131 min of walking

4. Catamount Overlook–Pikes Peak Overlook, 4 sights 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car9:06 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

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

   3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1170 ft climb · 197 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Chase Meadow Trail–Mason Creek Trail, 6 sights 4.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 710 ft climb · 93 min of walking

6. Never Winter Climbing Access via Staunton Ranch Trail 5.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 660 ft climb · 92 min of walking

7. Never Winter Climbing Access & Staunton Ranch Trail via Davis Ponds Trail 5.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car8:45 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 830 ft climb · 144 min of walking

8. Eagle Cliffs Overlook & Old Mill Trail via Bear Paw Trail 4.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car8:38 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

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

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 910 ft climb · 134 min of walking

9. Elk Falls Pond–Border Line Trail Loop, 6 sights 6 mi away

   Leave by 5:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car8:53 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 8:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 830 ft climb · 155 min of walking

10. Staunton Ranch Overlook–Border Line Trail Loop, 6 sights 5.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
    2. Sunset7:30 PM
    3. Head back7:45 PM
    4. At your car8:28 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 760 ft climb · 108 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Border Line Trail–Old Mill Trail Loop, 5 sights 5.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:33 PM
    2. Sunset7:30 PM
    3. Head back7:45 PM
    4. At your car8:55 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 8:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 940 ft climb · 166 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Beaver Brook Number 3A Reservoir via Mestaa' Ehehe Pass Spur Road 8.5 mi away

    Leave by 4:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:30 PM
    3. Head back7:45 PM
    4. At your car9:30 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 9:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2010 ft climb · 264 min of walking