Sunset hikes near Twin Spruce, 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. Beaver Brook Trail via Hidden Wilderness Road 13.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car9:02 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 9:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 2150 ft climb · 219 min of walking

2. M2 Road & Mestaa' Ehehe .3 Road 14 mi away

   Leave by 5:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 8:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1660 ft climb · 145 min of walking

3. Beaver Brook Number 3A Reservoir via Mestaa' Ehehe Pass Spur Road 14.1 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

4. Guinn Mountain–Guinn Mountain Trail, 5 sights 15.6 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

5. Chief Mountain–Arapaho Spring, 6 sights 16.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 8:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 600 ft climb · 106 min of walking

6. Arapaho Glacier Trail 16.7 mi away

   Leave by 3:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car10:07 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

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

   5.8 mi to the viewpoint · 2810 ft climb · 366 min of walking

7. Old Baldy–Arapaho Glacier Trail, 3 sights 16.9 mi away

   Leave by 3:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car10:06 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 10:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.7 mi to the viewpoint · 2730 ft climb · 360 min of walking

8. North Arapaho Peak–Arapaho Glacier Trail, 4 sights 16.9 mi away

   Leave by 3:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car10:01 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

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

   5.5 mi to the viewpoint · 2770 ft climb · 353 min of walking

9. Gully Glades–Guinn Mountain, 5 groves 17 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

10. Jasper Lake–Devil's Thumb Bypass Trail, 6 sights 17 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

11. Beacon Peak–Rollins Pass, 7 sights 17.2 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

12. Devil's Thumb Bypass Trail–Devil's Thumb Trail, 5 sights 17.2 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