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. Scenic View Viewpoint–Evergreen Mtn East Trail, 4 sights 0 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

2. Evergreen Mtn East Trail–Midden Trail, 3 sights 0.2 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

3. Evergreen Mtn West Trail–Silver Fox Trail, 3 sights 0.7 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

4. Catamount Overlook–Pikes Peak Overlook, 4 sights 6.7 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

5. Chase Meadow Trail–Mason Creek Trail, 6 sights 6.4 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

6. Eagle Cliffs Overlook & Old Mill Trail via Bear Paw Trail 6.4 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

7. Staunton Ranch Overlook–Border Line Trail Loop, 6 sights 6.7 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

8. Border Line Trail–Old Mill Trail Loop, 5 sights 6.7 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

9. Beaver Brook Number 3A Reservoir via Mestaa' Ehehe Pass Spur Road 7.7 mi away

   Leave by 4:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car9:28 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 9:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2010 ft climb · 264 min of walking

10. Hidden Wilderness Road & Mestaa' Ehehe .3 Road 9.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:28 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car8:34 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

    Back at your car by 8:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1670 ft climb · 150 min of walking

11. M2 Road & Mestaa' Ehehe .3 Road 9.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car8:30 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

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

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1660 ft climb · 145 min of walking

12. Mount Morrison Trail 9.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car7:45 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 7:45 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 9 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint