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. Horseshoe Knob–Peak 8 Loop, 7 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 3:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car9:38 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

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

   4.6 mi to the viewpoint · 2810 ft climb · 311 min of walking

2. Keystone Lake–Hay Trail, 6 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 3:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car11:04 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 11:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.9 mi to the viewpoint · 840 ft climb · 391 min of walking

3. Miners Creek Trail 4.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car8:54 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 8:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Colorado Trail (Segment 6) 4.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 960 ft climb · 141 min of walking

5. Peak 10–Peak 8, 6 summits 4.7 mi away

   Leave by 4:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car9:23 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 9:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 2520 ft climb · 258 min of walking

6. Crystal Peak–Peak 10, 6 summits 4.7 mi away

   Leave by 4:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car9:23 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 9:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 2520 ft climb · 259 min of walking

7. Peak 8–Alpine Super Slide, 6 sights 4.7 mi away

   Leave by 4:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car9:24 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 9:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 2580 ft climb · 260 min of walking

8. Red Peak–Red Buffalo Pass, 6 sights 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 3:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car10:25 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 10:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2890 ft climb · 393 min of walking

9. Red Buffalo Pass–Eccles Pass, 4 saddles 5.9 mi away

   Leave by 2:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car11:04 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 11:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.7 mi to the viewpoint · 2830 ft climb · 471 min of walking

10. Mount Baldy Road & Upper Mountain Baldy Road 6.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:08 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car8:57 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

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

    2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1700 ft climb · 195 min of walking

11. Eye of the Tiger–Girl Scouts Loop, 5 sights 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car8:04 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

    Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 410 ft climb · 53 min of walking

12. Ptarmigan Peak & Ptarmigan Peak Trail via Ptarmigan Pass Trail 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 4:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:23 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car9:10 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 9:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 2680 ft climb · 252 min of walking