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. Indian Creek Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 4:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car9:19 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

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

   3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1510 ft climb · 234 min of walking

2. Colorado Trail (Segment 1) 1776 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car9:18 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 9:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1410 ft climb · 228 min of walking

3. Colorado Trail (Segment 2) via Raleigh Peak Road 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 4:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car9:32 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 9:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1680 ft climb · 265 min of walking

4. East/West Regional Trail 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car9:51 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 9:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.1 mi to the viewpoint · 410 ft climb · 264 min of walking

5. Windmill Pond–Daniels Park Regional Trail, 3 sights 7.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:08 PM

   1. Be there7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Dark7:55 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:55 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Badlands 9 mi away

   Be there by 7:08 PM

   1. Be there7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Dark7:55 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:55 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Outlaw 9.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:08 PM

   1. Be there7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Dark7:55 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:55 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Marcy Gulch Trail 9.6 mi away

   Be there by 7:08 PM

   1. Be there7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Dark7:55 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:55 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Vista Nation XC 2-mile course 9.6 mi away

   Be there by 7:08 PM

   1. Be there7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Dark7:55 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:55 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Foothills Trail & Kistler Trail 9.7 mi away

    Be there by 7:08 PM

    1. Be there7:08 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Dark7:55 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:55 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Dad Clark Dirt Trail & Kistler Trail via Dad Clark Trail 9.7 mi away

    Be there by 7:08 PM

    1. Be there7:08 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Dark7:55 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:55 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Daniels Park Regional Viewpoint & Daniels Park Regional Trail via East/West Regional Trail 9.8 mi away

    Be there by 7:07 PM

    1. Be there7:07 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Dark7:55 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:55 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead