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. Up at Arapahoe & Wheels Up via Argentine North Fork Trail 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1270 ft climb · 145 min of walking

2. Mount Sniktau–West Ridge Viewpoint, 4 sights 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 690 ft climb · 52 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Torreys Peak–Grays Peak, 11 sights 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car8:48 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 8:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 2310 ft climb · 193 min of walking

4. Cat Walk Trees & Divide Trail 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

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

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 870 ft climb · 94 min of walking

5. Sullivan Mountain & Continental Divide National Scenic Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car9:06 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

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

   3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1950 ft climb · 218 min of walking

6. Divide Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

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

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1410 ft climb · 137 min of walking

7. Morgan Gulch Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car8:58 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 8:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1790 ft climb · 196 min of walking

8. Morgan Gulch Road & Morgan Gulch Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car8:58 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 8:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1830 ft climb · 198 min of walking

9. Warden Gulch Road 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 8:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 44 min of walking

10. Peru Creek High Trail 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Head back7:47 PM
    4. At your car8:21 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

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

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 67 min of walking

11. Argentine Pass–Argentine Pass Road, 9 sights 4.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:32 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car8:35 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 8:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1670 ft climb · 149 min of walking

12. Minnehaha Reservoir–Deer Creek Road, 3 sights 4.2 mi away

    Leave by 4:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Head back7:47 PM
    4. At your car9:15 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 9:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 2060 ft climb · 240 min of walking