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 North Trail–James Peak Trail, 5 sights 3.2 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

2. Nebraska Hill Road & Ute Trail 3.3 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

   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

3. James Peak South & Nebraska Hill Road 3.3 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

4. James Peak Overlook–James Peak Lake Trail, 4 sights 1 mi away

   Leave by 4:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car10:11 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 10:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1850 ft climb · 330 min of walking

5. Fox Mountain–Saint Mary's Glacier, 7 sights 4 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

6. Saint Mary's Glacier–Saint Mary's Lake, 7 sights 4.1 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

   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

7. South Boulder Creek Trail 4.2 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

8. James Peak Lake–James Peak Lake Trail, 3 sights 4.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 7:56 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 30 min of walking

9. Crater Lakes (Lower North)–Crater Lakes (Lower South), 7 sights 4.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car7:47 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 7:47 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Forest Lakes (Lower)–Rogers Pass Loop, 5 sights 4.8 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 · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Gully Glades–Guinn Mountain, 5 groves 4.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
    2. Sunset7:30 PM
    3. Head back7:45 PM
    4. At your car7:47 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 7:47 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Arapaho Lakes (Lower)–Forest Lakes (Lower), 6 sights 5.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
    2. Sunset7:30 PM
    3. Head back7:45 PM
    4. At your car7:47 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 7:47 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint