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. Byers Peak–B &B Trail, 5 sights 0 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

2. Mount Nystrom–Jones Pass, 3 summits 4.6 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. Saint Louis Lake–Darling Creek Trail, 3 sights 4.9 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

4. Jones Pass 5.6 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

5. Darling Creek Trail–Saint Louis Divide Trail, 3 sights 6 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. Dirty Dozen–Green World, 13 sights 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 8:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1420 ft climb · 131 min of walking

7. HiLo Trees–36th Chamber, 19 sights 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 3:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car10:48 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 10:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1580 ft climb · 395 min of walking

8. The Citadel–Herman Lake, 4 summits 7.1 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

9. Berthoud Pass–Mines Peak Road, 3 sights 10.2 mi away

   Leave by 3:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car9:47 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

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

   4.7 mi to the viewpoint · 2970 ft climb · 326 min of walking

10. Colorado State Land Road–Mines Peak Road, 3 sights 10.3 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

11. Colorado Mines Peak–Mines Peak Road, 3 sights 10.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car8:31 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 8:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1040 ft climb · 119 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Twin Cones & Second Creek Trail 8.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:32 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car8:43 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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