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. Divide Trail & Loveland Upper Access Road Spur 0 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

2. Cat Walk Trees & Divide Trail 0 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

3. The Citadel–Herman Lake, 4 summits 2.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:12 PM

   1. Be there7:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Dark7:59 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:59 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Mount Sniktau–West Ridge Viewpoint, 4 sights 3.8 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

5. Torreys Peak–Grays Peak, 11 sights 3.9 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

6. Ptarmigan Pass Trail 5 mi away

   Leave by 4:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car9:08 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 9:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Up at Arapahoe & Wheels Up via Argentine North Fork Trail 5 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

8. Ida Bell Mine Road 5.5 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

9. Bear Mountain via Ida Bell Mine Road 5.5 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

10. Ida Bell Mine Road–Jaybird, 5 sights 5.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Head back7:47 PM
    4. At your car8:14 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 510 ft climb · 68 min of walking

11. Eye of the Tiger–Girl Scouts Loop, 5 sights 5.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Head back7:47 PM
    4. At your car8:07 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Scenic Sunset Point–Cowboy Up, 5 sights 5.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Head back7:47 PM
    4. At your car8:06 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 480 ft climb · 52 min of walking