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.

0 of 12 spots

Hidden Wilderness Road & Mestaa' Ehehe .3 Road 0 mi away

Leave by 5:28 PM
1. Leave trailhead5:28 PM
2. Sunset7:28 PM
3. Head back7:43 PM
4. At your car8:34 PM
5. Dark7:56 PM
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Back at your car by 8:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1670 ft climb · 150 min of walking
M2 Road & Mestaa' Ehehe .3 Road 2.4 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
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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
Beaver Brook Number 3A Reservoir via Mestaa' Ehehe Pass Spur Road 2.4 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
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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
Chief Mountain–Arapaho Spring, 6 sights 3.1 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
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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
Warren Gulch Trail 1.6 mi away

Leave by 4:20 PM
1. Leave trailhead4:20 PM
2. Sunset7:29 PM
3. Head back7:44 PM
4. At your car9:20 PM
5. Dark7:56 PM
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Back at your car by 9:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2380 ft climb · 265 min of walking
James Peak North Trail–James Peak Trail, 5 sights 9.5 mi away

Leave by 2:13 PM
1. Leave trailhead2:13 PM
2. Sunset7:29 PM
3. Head back7:44 PM
4. At your car10:53 PM
5. Dark7:57 PM
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Back at your car by 10:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

7.3 mi to the viewpoint · 3950 ft climb · 484 min of walking
Saint Mary's Glacier–Saint Mary's Lake, 7 sights 11.1 mi away

Leave by 4:14 PM
1. Leave trailhead4:14 PM
2. Sunset7:29 PM
3. Head back7:44 PM
4. At your car9:20 PM
5. Dark7:57 PM
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Back at your car by 9:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

3.9 mi to the viewpoint · 2650 ft climb · 272 min of walking
Fox Mountain–Saint Mary's Glacier, 7 sights 11.3 mi away

Leave by 6:51 PM
1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
2. Sunset7:30 PM
3. Head back7:45 PM
4. At your car7:55 PM
5. Dark7:57 PM
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Back at your car by 7:55 PM — 2 min before dark.

0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 29 min of walking
James Peak South & Nebraska Hill Road 11.7 mi away

Leave by 3:58 PM
1. Leave trailhead3:58 PM
2. Sunset7:29 PM
3. Head back7:44 PM
4. At your car9:26 PM
5. Dark7:57 PM
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Back at your car by 9:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

4.2 mi to the viewpoint · 2940 ft climb · 293 min of walking
Colorado State Land Road–Mines Peak Road, 3 sights 11.8 mi away

Leave by 5:58 PM
1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
2. Sunset7:30 PM
3. Head back7:45 PM
4. At your car8:28 PM
5. Dark7:57 PM
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Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 950 ft climb · 115 min of walking
Colorado Mines Peak & Mines Peak Trail via Mount Flora Trail 12.3 mi away

Leave by 3:45 PM
1. Leave trailhead3:45 PM
2. Sunset7:29 PM
3. Head back7:44 PM
4. At your car9:43 PM
5. Dark7:57 PM
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Back at your car by 9:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

4.7 mi to the viewpoint · 3000 ft climb · 324 min of walking
Berthoud Pass–Mines Peak Road, 3 sights 12.3 mi away

Leave by 3:45 PM
1. Leave trailhead3:45 PM
2. Sunset7:29 PM
3. Head back7:44 PM
4. At your car9:45 PM
5. Dark7:57 PM
Best color fades by ~

Back at your car by 9:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

4.7 mi to the viewpoint · 2970 ft climb · 326 min of walking

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