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. Ptarmigan Peak & Ptarmigan Peak Trail via Ptarmigan Pass Trail 0 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

2. Ptarmigan Pass Trail 0.2 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

3. Red Peak–Red Buffalo Pass, 5 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 3:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car10:12 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 10:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Red Buffalo Pass–Gore Creek Trail, 5 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 3:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car10:43 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 10:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Sacred Buffalo–Buffalo Mountain Trail, 4 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car9:07 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 9:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 3090 ft climb · 256 min of walking

6. Aqueduct Trail–Scrappy Trail, 3 sights 1.2 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

7. Aqueduct Trail–Scrappy Trail, 5 sights 1.2 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

8. Keystone Lake–Dillon Reservoir, 6 sights 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car10:41 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

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

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

9. Red Trail via Colorado Trail (Segment 6) 6.6 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

10. Aqueduct Trail 4.8 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

11. Horseshoe Knob–Peak 8 Loop, 7 sights 7.3 mi away

    Leave by 3:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:53 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car9:40 PM
    5. Dark7:58 PM

    Back at your car by 9:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Eye of the Tiger–Girl Scouts Loop, 5 sights 7.6 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