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 Buffalo Pass–Gore Creek Trail, 5 sights 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 3:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car10:41 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 10:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Ptarmigan Peak & Ptarmigan Peak Trail via Ptarmigan Pass Trail 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 4:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car9:10 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 9:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Ptarmigan Pass Trail 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 4:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car9:05 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

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

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

4. Red Peak–Red Buffalo Pass, 5 sights 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 3:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car10:10 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

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

   6.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2630 ft climb · 372 min of walking

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

   Leave by 4:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car9:03 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 9:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Aqueduct Trail–Scrappy Trail, 3 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car10:33 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 10:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Aqueduct Trail–Scrappy Trail, 5 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car10:46 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 10:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Keystone Lake–Dillon Reservoir, 6 sights 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car10:39 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 10:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. Horseshoe Knob–Peak 8 Loop, 7 sights 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 3:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car9:38 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 9:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. Aqueduct Trail 6.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car7:54 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

    Back at your car by 7:54 PM — 2 min before dark.

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

11. Miners Creek Trail 7 mi away

    Leave by 5:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:02 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car8:54 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

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

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

12. Eye of the Tiger–Girl Scouts Loop, 5 sights 9.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car8:04 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

    Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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