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. Mount Sniktau–West Ridge Viewpoint, 4 sights 0 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

2. Torreys Peak–Grays Peak, 11 sights 0.1 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

3. Cat Walk Trees & Divide Trail 1.6 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

4. Up at Arapahoe & Wheels Up via Argentine North Fork Trail 1.7 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

5. Divide Trail & Loveland Upper Access Road Spur 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:11 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 · 880 ft climb · 95 min of walking

6. The Citadel–Herman Lake, 3 summits 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car9:38 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

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

   4.5 mi to the viewpoint · 2730 ft climb · 303 min of walking

7. Argentine Pass–Argentine Pass Road, 9 sights 4.8 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

8. Morgan Gulch Trail 4.9 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

9. Morgan Gulch Road & Morgan Gulch Trail 4.9 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

10. Sullivan Mountain–Webster Pass, 5 sights 5.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Head back7:47 PM
    4. At your car8:48 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

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

    2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1760 ft climb · 177 min of walking

11. Ida Bell Mine Road 5.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:57 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Head back7:47 PM
    4. At your car8:32 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 8:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1090 ft climb · 120 min of walking

12. Bear Mountain via Ida Bell Mine Road 5.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:02 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 · 1930 ft climb · 201 min of walking