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. Catamount Overlook–Pikes Peak Overlook, 4 sights 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car9:04 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

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

   3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1170 ft climb · 197 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Chase Meadow Trail–Mason Creek Trail, 6 sights 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 710 ft climb · 93 min of walking

3. Never Winter Climbing Access via Staunton Ranch Trail 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 660 ft climb · 92 min of walking

4. Never Winter Climbing Access & Staunton Ranch Trail via Davis Ponds Trail 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:43 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 830 ft climb · 144 min of walking

5. Eagle Cliffs Overlook & Old Mill Trail via Bear Paw Trail 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 8:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 910 ft climb · 134 min of walking

6. Elk Falls Pond–Border Line Trail Loop, 6 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 5:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:51 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 830 ft climb · 155 min of walking

7. Border Line Trail–Old Mill Trail Loop, 5 sights 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:53 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 8:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 940 ft climb · 166 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Staunton Ranch Overlook–Border Line Trail Loop, 6 sights 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 8:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 760 ft climb · 108 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Evergreen Mtn East Trail–Midden Trail, 3 sights 7.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:41 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1020 ft climb · 145 min of walking

10. Evergreen Mtn West Trail–Silver Fox Trail, 3 sights 7.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car8:37 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 8:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 740 ft climb · 131 min of walking

11. Scenic View Viewpoint–Evergreen Mtn East Trail, 4 sights 7.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car8:23 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 900 ft climb · 106 min of walking

12. Rosalie Peak–Rosalie Trail - decommissioned, 4 sights 12.1 mi away

    Leave by 2:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead2:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car9:52 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

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

    5.3 mi to the viewpoint · 4260 ft climb · 387 min of walking