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. Twin Cones Road 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 8:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 53 min of walking

2. Kenosha Pass Overlook via Twin Cones Road 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car8:09 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 8:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 55 min of walking

3. North Twin Cone Peak via Twin Cones Road 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 400 ft climb · 39 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Landslide Peak–Continental Divide National Scenic Trail, 4 sights 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 3:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car9:52 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

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

   5.2 mi to the viewpoint · 2770 ft climb · 336 min of walking

5. Webster Pass–Forest Road 565 Red Cone Loop, 4 sights 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 3:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car9:54 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 9:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.2 mi to the viewpoint · 2860 ft climb · 342 min of walking

6. Threemile Creek Trail 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 3:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car9:53 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 9:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.3 mi to the viewpoint · 2790 ft climb · 341 min of walking

7. Ben Tyler Trail 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 2:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car10:42 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 10:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3370 ft climb · 450 min of walking

8. Sullivan Mountain–Webster Pass, 5 sights 9.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car8:47 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 8:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1760 ft climb · 177 min of walking

9. Deer Creek Road–Middle Fork Swan Road, 4 sights 10.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car8:59 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 8:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1590 ft climb · 197 min of walking

10. American Gulch Road & Middle Fork Of The Swan Road 10.3 mi away

    Leave by 4:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:30 PM
    2. Sunset7:30 PM
    3. Head back7:45 PM
    4. At your car9:40 PM
    5. Dark7:58 PM

    Back at your car by 9:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1580 ft climb · 276 min of walking

11. Geneva Mountain–Rosalie Trail, 3 summits 10.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car9:04 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 9:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 690 ft climb · 176 min of walking

12. Climax Mine Road–Montezuma Road, 4 sights 10.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:30 PM
    3. Head back7:45 PM
    4. At your car9:02 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

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

    3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1730 ft climb · 207 min of walking