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. Ute Peak Trail 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 3:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car9:24 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 9:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.1 mi to the viewpoint · 3210 ft climb · 295 min of walking

2. Ute Peak & Acorn Creek Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car8:45 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1630 ft climb · 167 min of walking

3. Saint Louis Lake–Darling Creek Trail, 3 sights 5.9 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

4. 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

5. Long Peak Road 8.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car9:59 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 9:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.6 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 253 min of walking

6. Ptarmigan Peak & Ptarmigan Peak Trail via Ptarmigan Pass Trail 10.7 mi away

   Leave by 4:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car9:12 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 9:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 2680 ft climb · 252 min of walking

7. Ptarmigan Pass Trail 11.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car9:06 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 9:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 2450 ft climb · 233 min of walking

8. Byers Peak–B &B Trail, 5 sights 11.3 mi away

   Leave by 3:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car10:21 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 10:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. Red Buffalo Pass–Gore Creek Trail, 5 sights 12.8 mi away

   Leave by 3:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car10:43 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 10:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.8 mi to the viewpoint · 2250 ft climb · 410 min of walking

10. Sacred Buffalo–Buffalo Mountain Trail, 3 sights 13.7 mi away

    Leave by 4:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:23 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car9:05 PM
    5. Dark7:58 PM

    Back at your car by 9:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 2970 ft climb · 247 min of walking

11. Red Peak–Red Buffalo Pass, 6 sights 13.7 mi away

    Leave by 3:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:18 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car10:26 PM
    5. Dark7:58 PM

    Back at your car by 10:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2890 ft climb · 393 min of walking

12. Aqueduct Trail–Scrappy Trail, 3 sights 13.4 mi away

    Leave by 4:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:19 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car10:34 PM
    5. Dark7:58 PM

    Back at your car by 10:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.2 mi to the viewpoint · 680 ft climb · 340 min of walking