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. Sacred Buffalo–Buffalo Mountain Trail, 3 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 4:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car9:06 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

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

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

2. Red Buffalo Pass–Gore Creek Trail, 5 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 3:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car10:45 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 10:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Red Peak–Red Buffalo Pass, 6 sights 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 3:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car10:28 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 10:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Ptarmigan Peak & Ptarmigan Peak Trail via Ptarmigan Pass Trail 3.6 mi away

   Leave by 4:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car9:14 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 9:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Ptarmigan Pass Trail 3.7 mi away

   Leave by 4:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car9:08 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 9:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Horseshoe Knob–Peak 8 Loop, 7 sights 5.9 mi away

   Leave by 3:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car9:42 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 9:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Miners Creek Trail 5.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:57 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

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

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

8. Aqueduct Trail–Scrappy Trail, 3 sights 4.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car10:36 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 10:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. Aqueduct Trail–Scrappy Trail, 5 sights 4.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car10:50 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 10:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. Keystone Lake–Dillon Reservoir, 6 sights 4 mi away

    Leave by 4:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Head back7:47 PM
    4. At your car10:42 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 10:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.8 mi to the viewpoint · 570 ft climb · 357 min of walking

11. Red Trail via Colorado Trail (Segment 6) 8.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:39 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Head back7:47 PM
    4. At your car8:54 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

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

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

12. Copper Mountain Road–Elk Alley, 5 sights 9.4 mi away

    Leave by 4:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:39 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car9:29 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 9:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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