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. The Citadel–Herman Lake, 4 summits 2 mi away

   Be there by 7:10 PM

   1. Be there7:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Dark7:58 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:58 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Jones Pass 2.5 mi away

   Be there by 7:10 PM

   1. Be there7:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Dark7:58 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:58 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Mount Nystrom–Jones Pass, 3 summits 2.5 mi away

   Be there by 7:10 PM

   1. Be there7:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Dark7:58 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:58 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Berthoud Pass–Berthoud Pass West Trail, 3 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 3:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car10:03 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 10:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Colorado State Land Road–Mines Peak Road, 3 sights 5.7 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

   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

6. Darling Creek Trail–Saint Louis Divide Trail, 3 sights 6 mi away

   Leave by 3:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car9:47 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 9:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2550 ft climb · 319 min of walking

7. Colorado Mines Peak–Bill Moore Lake, 5 sights 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car8:59 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 8:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1770 ft climb · 200 min of walking

8. Mount Sniktau–West Ridge Viewpoint, 4 sights 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 8:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 690 ft climb · 52 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Divide Trail 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car9:01 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 9:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. Twin Cones & Second Creek Trail 5.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:30 PM
    3. Head back7:45 PM
    4. At your car8:41 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1410 ft climb · 155 min of walking

11. Saint Louis Lake–Darling Creek Trail, 3 sights 7.1 mi away

    Leave by 3:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:46 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car9:48 PM
    5. Dark7:58 PM

    Back at your car by 9:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2720 ft climb · 327 min of walking

12. Cat Walk Trees & Divide Trail 7.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:30 PM
    3. Head back7:45 PM
    4. At your car8:19 PM
    5. Dark7:58 PM

    Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 870 ft climb · 94 min of walking