Sunset hikes near Whispering Pine, 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. Arapaho Glacier Trail 6.3 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

2. Old Baldy–Arapaho Glacier Trail, 3 sights 6.5 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

3. North Arapaho Peak–Arapaho Glacier Trail, 4 sights 6.5 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

4. Guinn Mountain–Guinn Mountain Trail, 5 sights 6.8 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

5. Jasper Lake–Devil's Thumb Bypass Trail, 6 sights 7.7 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

6. Beacon Peak–Rollins Pass, 7 sights 7.9 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

7. Devil's Thumb Bypass Trail–Devil's Thumb Trail, 5 sights 7.9 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

8. Gully Glades–Guinn Mountain, 5 groves 8.1 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

9. Devil's Thumb Bypass Trail–Devil's Thumb Trail Loop, 6 sights 8.2 mi away

   Leave by 3:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car9:52 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 9:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.2 mi to the viewpoint · 3150 ft climb · 347 min of walking

10. Lost Lake Viewpoint–Lost Lake, 5 sights 9 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. Bob Lake–Bob and Betty Lakes Trail, 6 sights 9.3 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

12. Little Blue Lake–Brainard Lake, 6 sights 9.5 mi away

    Leave by 4:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:06 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car9:39 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 9:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.6 mi to the viewpoint · 2400 ft climb · 298 min of walking