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. Red Peak–Red Buffalo Pass, 6 sights 0.9 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

2. 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

3. Miners Creek Trail 2.9 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. Sacred Buffalo–Buffalo Mountain Trail, 3 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 4:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car9:03 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 9:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 2970 ft climb · 247 min of walking

5. Red Buffalo Pass–Gore Creek Trail, 5 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 3:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car10:41 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 10:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.8 mi to the viewpoint · 2250 ft climb · 410 min of walking

6. Peak 10 & Upper Crystal Lake via Fremont Pass Recreational Pathway 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 3:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car9:57 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 9:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Peak 8–Alpine Super Slide, 3 sights 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car9:15 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 9:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Crystal Peak–Peak 10, 3 summits 5.6 mi away

   Leave by 3:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car10:03 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 10:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. Ptarmigan Peak & Ptarmigan Peak Trail via Ptarmigan Pass Trail 5.9 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

10. Ptarmigan Pass Trail 6 mi away

    Leave by 4:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car9:05 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 9:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 2450 ft climb · 233 min of walking

11. Copper Mountain Road–Elk Alley, 5 sights 6.3 mi away

    Leave by 4:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:30 PM
    3. Head back7:45 PM
    4. At your car9:26 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

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

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

12. Fremont Pass Recreational Pathway–Tenmile Recpath, 3 sights 4.9 mi away

    Leave by 4:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:17 PM
    2. Sunset7:30 PM
    3. Head back7:45 PM
    4. At your car9:23 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

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

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