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. Evergreen Mtn East Trail–Midden Trail, 3 sights 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car8:39 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 8:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1020 ft climb · 145 min of walking

2. Evergreen Mtn West Trail–Silver Fox Trail, 3 sights 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 8:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 740 ft climb · 131 min of walking

3. Scenic View Viewpoint–Evergreen Mtn East Trail, 4 sights 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 900 ft climb · 106 min of walking

4. Mount Falcon–Tower Viewpoint Loop, 5 sights 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 7:42 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Meadow Viewpoint–Meadow Trail Loop, 4 sights 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 7:42 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Devil's Elbow Trail–Meadow Trail, 3 sights 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 7:42 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Two Dog Viewpoint via Castle Trail 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 7:42 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Beaver Brook Number 3A Reservoir via Mestaa' Ehehe Pass Spur Road 7.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car9:27 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 9:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. Mount Morrison Trail 8 mi away

   Leave by 7:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 7:44 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

10. Hidden Wilderness Road & Mestaa' Ehehe .3 Road 8.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:26 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car8:32 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 8:32 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 8.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:29 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car8:29 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 8:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Catamount Overlook–Pikes Peak Overlook, 4 sights 8.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car9:02 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 9:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1170 ft climb · 197 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint