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. Crystal Peak–Peak 10, 3 summits 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 3:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car10:06 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 10:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.5 mi to the viewpoint · 3150 ft climb · 366 min of walking

2. Copper Mountain Road–Elk Alley, 5 sights 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car9:29 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 9:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1710 ft climb · 254 min of walking

3. Peak 10 & Upper Crystal Lake via Fremont Pass Recreational Pathway 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 3:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car10:00 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 10:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.4 mi to the viewpoint · 2850 ft climb · 350 min of walking

4. Peak 8–Alpine Super Slide, 3 sights 1 mi away

   Leave by 4:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car9:19 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

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

   3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 2530 ft climb · 259 min of walking

5. Horseshoe Knob–Peak 8, 4 summits 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car9:06 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

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

   3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 2520 ft climb · 233 min of walking

6. Miners Creek Trail 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:57 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 8:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1950 ft climb · 198 min of walking

7. West Lake–Haul Road, 4 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 4:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car9:42 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 9:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.7 mi to the viewpoint · 2300 ft climb · 298 min of walking

8. Fremont Pass Recreational Pathway–Tenmile Recpath, 3 sights 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car9:26 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 9:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2430 ft climb · 272 min of walking

9. Crystal Lake Road & Wheeler Trail 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car9:01 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 9:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2280 ft climb · 216 min of walking

10. Mayflower Lakes–Spruce Creek Road, 3 sights 1.3 mi away

    Leave by 4:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car9:02 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

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

    3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2340 ft climb · 219 min of walking

11. Union Mountain–Copper Mountain Road, 7 sights 0.4 mi away

    Leave by 4:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:27 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car9:38 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

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

    4.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2190 ft climb · 276 min of walking

12. Mayflower Gulch Road 4.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car8:47 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

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

    2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1160 ft climb · 155 min of walking