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 Trail via Colorado Trail (Segment 6) 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car8:52 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 8:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 870 ft climb · 160 min of walking

2. Eye of the Tiger–Girl Scouts Loop, 5 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car8:06 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Ida Bell Mine Road–Jaybird, 5 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 510 ft climb · 68 min of walking

4. Scenic Sunset Point–Cowboy Up, 5 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 8:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1090 ft climb · 117 min of walking

5. Bear Mountain–Ida Bell Mine Road, 6 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car9:19 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

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

   3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1580 ft climb · 232 min of walking

6. Keystone Lake & Rossiter Trail via Aqueduct Trail 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 59 min of walking

7. Aqueduct Trail 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 7:56 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 23 min of walking

8. Aqueduct Trail–Scrappy Trail, 5 sights 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car10:48 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 10:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.7 mi to the viewpoint · 680 ft climb · 364 min of walking

9. Aqueduct Trail–Scrappy Trail, 3 sights 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car10:34 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 10:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.2 mi to the viewpoint · 680 ft climb · 340 min of walking

10. Ida Bell Mine Road 4.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
    2. Sunset7:30 PM
    3. Head back7:45 PM
    4. At your car8:30 PM
    5. Dark7:58 PM

    Back at your car by 8:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1090 ft climb · 120 min of walking

11. Ptarmigan Peak & Ptarmigan Peak Trail via Ptarmigan Pass Trail 4.7 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

12. Ptarmigan Pass Trail 4.8 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