Sunset hikes near Upper Witter Gulch, 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 Number 3A Reservoir via Mestaa' Ehehe Pass Spur Road 2.1 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

2. Hidden Wilderness Road & Mestaa' Ehehe .3 Road 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car8:35 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 8:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1670 ft climb · 150 min of walking

3. M2 Road & Mestaa' Ehehe .3 Road 3.1 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

4. Chief Mountain–Arapaho Spring, 6 sights 3.9 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

5. Warren Gulch Trail 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 4:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car9:22 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 9:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2380 ft climb · 265 min of walking

6. Evergreen Mtn West Trail–Silver Fox Trail, 3 sights 5.4 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

7. Scenic View Viewpoint–Evergreen Mtn East Trail, 4 sights 5.7 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

8. Evergreen Mtn East Trail–Midden Trail, 3 sights 5.7 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

9. Catamount Overlook–Pikes Peak Overlook, 3 viewpoints 9.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:31 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 · 990 ft climb · 169 min of walking

10. Chase Meadow Trail–Mason Creek Trail, 6 sights 9.9 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

11. Eagle Cliffs Overlook & Old Mill Trail via Bear Paw Trail 9.9 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

12. Elk Falls Pond–Border Line Trail Loop, 6 sights 9.6 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