Sunset hikes

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. Dorothy Lake & Noble Canyon Trail via Pacific Crest Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 2:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car10:39 PM
   5. Dark7:27 PM

   Back at your car by 10:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1920 ft climb · 453 min of walking

2. Lower Kinney Lake via Pacific Crest Trail 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 320 ft climb · 82 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Ebbetts Peak & Dorothy Lake via Pacific Crest Trail 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car7:47 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 7:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 66 min of walking

4. Noble Lake–Wolf Creek Pass, 3 saddles 3.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car8:49 PM
   5. Dark7:27 PM

   Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 950 ft climb · 205 min of walking

5. Marshall Canyon Jeep Trail & Milk Ranch Meadow Trail 5.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car9:06 PM
   5. Dark7:27 PM

   Back at your car by 9:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.1 mi to the viewpoint · 900 ft climb · 236 min of walking

6. Wolf Creek Pass–Disaster Creek Trail Loop, 4 sights 5.9 mi away

   Leave by 3:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car10:31 PM
   5. Dark7:27 PM

   Back at your car by 10:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1800 ft climb · 414 min of walking

7. Folger Peak 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car7:38 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 7:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1030 ft climb · 75 min of walking

8. Colorado Hill–Barney Riley Trail, 5 sights 7.6 mi away

   Leave by 3:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car9:15 PM
   5. Dark7:27 PM

   Back at your car by 9:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.4 mi to the viewpoint · 2460 ft climb · 301 min of walking

9. Mogul Peak–Barney Riley Trail, 5 sights 7.6 mi away

   Leave by 3:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car9:19 PM
   5. Dark7:27 PM

   Back at your car by 9:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.6 mi to the viewpoint · 2460 ft climb · 308 min of walking

10. Barney Riley Trail–Connector Road, 5 sights 7.6 mi away

    Leave by 3:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:01 PM
    3. Head back7:16 PM
    4. At your car9:16 PM
    5. Dark7:27 PM

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

    4.4 mi to the viewpoint · 2490 ft climb · 303 min of walking

11. Haypress Peak Road–Morningstar Spur B, 3 sights 8.3 mi away

    Leave by 4:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:01 PM
    3. Head back7:16 PM
    4. At your car8:38 PM
    5. Dark7:27 PM

    Back at your car by 8:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1330 ft climb · 199 min of walking

12. Curtz Mine Road & Shaft Spur Road via Loope Canyon Road 8.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:29 PM
    2. Sunset7:01 PM
    3. Head back7:16 PM
    4. At your car8:04 PM
    5. Dark7:27 PM

    Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 900 ft climb · 121 min of walking