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 1.7 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. The Citadel–Herman Lake, 4 summits 2.2 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

3. Divide Trail 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 4:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car9:03 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 9:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1850 ft climb · 208 min of walking

4. Torreys Peak–Grays Peak, 11 sights 2.7 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

5. Cat Walk Trees & Divide Trail 3.7 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

6. Up at Arapahoe & Wheels Up via Argentine North Fork Trail 4.4 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

7. Argentine Pass–Argentine Pass Road, 9 sights 5.4 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. Jones Pass 5.5 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

9. Mount Nystrom–Jones Pass, 3 summits 5.5 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

10. Berthoud Pass–Berthoud Pass West Trail, 3 sights 4.7 mi away

    Leave by 3:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:57 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Head back7:47 PM
    4. At your car10:04 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 10:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.2 mi to the viewpoint · 2270 ft climb · 332 min of walking

11. Morgan Gulch Trail 7.1 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

12. Morgan Gulch Road & Morgan Gulch Trail 7.1 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