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 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:41 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 8:41 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 2 mi away

   Leave by 5:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 8:37 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 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Beaver Brook Number 3A Reservoir via Mestaa' Ehehe Pass Spur Road 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car9:28 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 9:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Beaver Brook Trail via Hidden Wilderness Road 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car9:00 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 9:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 2150 ft climb · 219 min of walking

6. M2 Road & Mestaa' Ehehe .3 Road 7.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 8:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Mount Morrison Trail 8.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 7:45 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

8. Chief Mountain–Arapaho Spring, 6 sights 9.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 8:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 600 ft climb · 106 min of walking

9. Catamount Overlook–Pikes Peak Overlook, 4 sights 9.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car9:04 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 9:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. Mount Falcon–Tower Viewpoint Loop, 5 sights 7.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car7:44 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 7:44 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

11. Meadow Viewpoint–Meadow Trail Loop, 4 sights 7.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car7:43 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 7:43 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

12. Devil's Elbow Trail–Meadow Trail, 3 sights 7.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car7:43 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 7:43 PM — 12 min before dark.

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