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 mi away

   Leave by 3:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car10:26 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 10:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Sacred Buffalo–Buffalo Mountain Trail, 3 sights 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car9:05 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

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

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

3. Red Buffalo Pass–Gore Creek Trail, 5 sights 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 3:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car10:43 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 10:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Miners Creek Trail 3.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car8:56 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 8:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Ptarmigan Peak & Ptarmigan Peak Trail via Ptarmigan Pass Trail 4.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car9:12 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 9:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Ptarmigan Pass Trail 4.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car9:06 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

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

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

7. Peak 10 & Upper Crystal Lake via Fremont Pass Recreational Pathway 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 3:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car9:58 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 9:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Peak 8–Alpine Super Slide, 3 sights 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car9:17 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 9:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. Crystal Peak–Peak 10, 3 summits 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 3:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car10:04 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 10:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. Horseshoe Knob–Peak 8, 4 summits 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 4:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car9:04 PM
    5. Dark7:58 PM

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

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

11. Fremont Pass Recreational Pathway–Tenmile Recpath, 3 sights 6 mi away

    Leave by 4:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:19 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car9:25 PM
    5. Dark7:58 PM

    Back at your car by 9:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. West Lake–Haul Road, 4 sights 6.3 mi away

    Leave by 4:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:08 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car9:41 PM
    5. Dark7:58 PM

    Back at your car by 9:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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