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. James Peak South & Nebraska Hill Road 0 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

   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

2. Colorado State Land Road–Mines Peak Road, 3 sights 1.3 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

3. Lake Caroline–Loch Lomond, 3 lakes 1.5 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

   Back at your car by 7:55 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 30 min of walking

4. Loch Lomond–James Peak North Trail, 3 sights 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 7:46 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Berthoud Pass–Mines Peak Road, 3 sights 1.7 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

   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

6. Fox Mountain–Saint Mary's Glacier, 7 sights 1.8 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

   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

7. Saint Mary's Glacier–Saint Mary's Lake, 7 sights 1.8 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

   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

8. Steuart Lake–Reynolds Lake, 5 lakes 2 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 7:46 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. James Peak North Trail–James Peak Trail, 5 sights 2.3 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

   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

10. James Peak North Trail–James Peak Trail, 3 sights 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
    2. Sunset7:30 PM
    3. Head back7:45 PM
    4. At your car7:46 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 7:46 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. James Peak North Trail & South Boulder Creek Trail 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 3:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:52 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car9:40 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 9:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.8 mi to the viewpoint · 2690 ft climb · 313 min of walking

12. Colorado Mines Peak–Bill Moore Lake, 5 sights 2.7 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