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 0 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

2. Jones Pass 0 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. Mount Nystrom–Jones Pass, 3 summits 0 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. Berthoud Pass–Berthoud Pass West Trail, 3 sights 2.5 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

5. Darling Creek Trail–Saint Louis Divide Trail, 3 sights 3.7 mi away

   Leave by 3:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car9:48 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

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

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

6. Saint Louis Lake–Darling Creek Trail, 3 sights 4.8 mi away

   Leave by 3:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car9:50 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 9:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Divide Trail & Loveland Upper Access Road Spur 6.2 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

8. Cat Walk Trees & Divide Trail 6.2 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

9. Mount Sniktau–West Ridge Viewpoint, 4 sights 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

10. Byers Peak–B &B Trail, 5 sights 7.1 mi away

    Leave by 3:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:21 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Head back7:47 PM
    4. At your car10:23 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 10:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.4 mi to the viewpoint · 2480 ft climb · 387 min of walking

11. Torreys Peak–Grays Peak, 11 sights 7.5 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

12. Colorado State Land Road–Mines Peak Road, 3 sights 8 mi away

    Leave by 6:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car8:30 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 8:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 950 ft climb · 115 min of walking