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. Memorial Overland Emigrant Trail–Pine Marten, 3 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car7:22 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 7:22 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

2. Lake Van Norden–Memorial Overland Emigrant Trail, 3 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car7:22 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 7:22 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

3. Snowshed East Face–Snowshed, 11 cliffs 0 mi away

   Leave by 5:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 370 ft climb · 139 min of walking

4. Serene Lakes–Claim Jumper Bike Route Loop, 5 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car7:48 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 7:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 68 min of walking

5. Mount Lincoln–Pacific Crest Viewpoint, 9 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 4:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car9:38 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 9:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.2 mi to the viewpoint · 640 ft climb · 286 min of walking

6. Pacific Crest Viewpoint–Petroglyph Cliff, 7 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 4:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car9:37 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 9:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.2 mi to the viewpoint · 620 ft climb · 282 min of walking

7. Reindeer & Walter and Esther Hewlett Royal Gorge Rim Trail 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car7:22 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 7:22 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking

8. Point Mariah–Hellman Way, 4 sights 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car7:22 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 7:22 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking

9. Benches Viewpoint–Serene Lakes, 3 sights 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car7:22 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 7:22 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking

10. Kidd Lake & Kilborn Lake via Memorial Overland Emigrant Trail 0.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car7:22 PM
    5. Dark7:30 PM

    Back at your car by 7:22 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

11. Lyle's Lookout & Hewlett Rim Trail 0.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car7:22 PM
    5. Dark7:30 PM

    Back at your car by 7:22 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking

12. Reindeer 0.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car7:22 PM
    5. Dark7:30 PM

    Back at your car by 7:22 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking