Sunset hikes near Tolland, 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. Guinn Mountain–Guinn Mountain Trail, 5 sights 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 3:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car10:21 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 10:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2550 ft climb · 379 min of walking

2. Gully Glades–Guinn Mountain, 5 groves 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 7:49 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

3. Jasper Lake–Devil's Thumb Bypass Trail, 6 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 3:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car10:01 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 10:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.5 mi to the viewpoint · 3320 ft climb · 371 min of walking

4. Beacon Peak–Rollins Pass, 7 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 3:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car10:07 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 10:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.8 mi to the viewpoint · 2730 ft climb · 365 min of walking

5. Devil's Thumb Bypass Trail–Devil's Thumb Trail, 5 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 3:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car9:56 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 9:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.4 mi to the viewpoint · 3180 ft climb · 358 min of walking

6. Devil's Thumb Trail–Devils Thumb Trail, 6 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 3:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car10:04 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 10:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.7 mi to the viewpoint · 2660 ft climb · 357 min of walking

7. James Peak Overlook–James Peak Lake Trail, 4 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car10:12 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 10:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1850 ft climb · 330 min of walking

8. Lost Lake Viewpoint–Lost Lake, 5 sights 3.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car7:48 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 7:48 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. South Boulder Creek Trail 3.8 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

10. Bob Lake–Bob and Betty Lakes Trail, 6 sights 4 mi away

    Leave by 7:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car7:48 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 7:48 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Nebraska Hill Road & Ute Trail 4.1 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

12. James Peak South & Nebraska Hill Road 4.1 mi away

    Leave by 4:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car9:28 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 9:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.2 mi to the viewpoint · 2940 ft climb · 293 min of walking