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.

4 of 12 spots
  1. 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

  2. Leave by 3:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:14 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car10:00 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 10:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.5 mi to the viewpoint · 3320 ft climb · 371 min of walking

  3. Leave by 3:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:25 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car10:05 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 10:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.8 mi to the viewpoint · 2730 ft climb · 365 min of walking

  4. Leave by 3:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:22 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car9:55 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 9:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.4 mi to the viewpoint · 3180 ft climb · 358 min of walking

  5. Leave by 3:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car9:58 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 9:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.5 mi to the viewpoint · 2630 ft climb · 348 min of walking

  6. Leave by 3:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:28 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car9:51 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 9:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.2 mi to the viewpoint · 3150 ft climb · 347 min of walking

  7. 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 · 5 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  8. Leave by 7:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:06 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 · 5 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  9. 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

  10. Arapaho Glacier Trail 5.1 mi away

    Leave by 3:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:25 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car10:05 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 10:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.8 mi to the viewpoint · 2810 ft climb · 366 min of walking

  11. Leave by 5:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:30 PM
    2. Sunset7:30 PM
    3. Head back7:45 PM
    4. At your car9:02 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 9:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 760 ft climb · 177 min of walking

  12. 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