Sunset hikes near Twin Forks, 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 2.3 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 2.3 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 2.4 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 2.9 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. Silver Cliff–Tin Cup, 6 sights 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car8:47 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

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

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1210 ft climb · 152 min of walking

6. Tin Cup–Bradford Trail Loop, 8 sights 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car9:16 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 9:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1700 ft climb · 232 min of walking

7. Mount Morrison Trail 4.4 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

8. Scenic View Viewpoint–Evergreen Mtn East Trail, 4 sights 8.8 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

9. Evergreen Mtn East Trail–Midden Trail, 3 sights 9 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

10. Evergreen Mtn West Trail–Silver Fox Trail, 3 sights 9.5 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

11. Birding spot–Centennial Pond, 6 lakes 10 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

12. Colorado Trail (Segment 2) via Raleigh Peak Road 12.8 mi away

    Leave by 4:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:32 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car9:32 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

    Back at your car by 9:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1680 ft climb · 265 min of walking