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.
This week’s evenings
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Gully Glades–Guinn Mountain, 5 groves 1.4 mi away
Leave by 7:07 PM
- Leave trailhead7:07 PM
- Sunset7:30 PM
- Head back7:45 PM
- At your car7:47 PM
- Dark7:57 PM
Best color fades by ~
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
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Jasper Lake–Devil's Thumb Bypass Trail, 6 sights 1.6 mi away
Leave by 3:14 PM
- Leave trailhead3:14 PM
- Sunset7:29 PM
- Head back7:44 PM
- At your car10:00 PM
- Dark7:57 PM
Best color fades by ~
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
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Beacon Peak–Rollins Pass, 7 sights 1.8 mi away
Leave by 3:25 PM
- Leave trailhead3:25 PM
- Sunset7:29 PM
- Head back7:44 PM
- At your car10:05 PM
- Dark7:57 PM
Best color fades by ~
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
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Leave by 3:22 PM
- Leave trailhead3:22 PM
- Sunset7:29 PM
- Head back7:44 PM
- At your car9:55 PM
- Dark7:57 PM
Best color fades by ~
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
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Leave by 3:35 PM
- Leave trailhead3:35 PM
- Sunset7:29 PM
- Head back7:44 PM
- At your car9:58 PM
- Dark7:57 PM
Best color fades by ~
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
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Leave by 3:28 PM
- Leave trailhead3:28 PM
- Sunset7:29 PM
- Head back7:44 PM
- At your car9:51 PM
- Dark7:57 PM
Best color fades by ~
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
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Lost Lake Viewpoint–Lost Lake, 5 sights 2.7 mi away
Leave by 7:07 PM
- Leave trailhead7:07 PM
- Sunset7:30 PM
- Head back7:45 PM
- At your car7:47 PM
- Dark7:57 PM
Best color fades by ~
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
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Bob Lake–Bob and Betty Lakes Trail, 6 sights 3.1 mi away
Leave by 7:06 PM
- Leave trailhead7:06 PM
- Sunset7:30 PM
- Head back7:45 PM
- At your car7:47 PM
- Dark7:57 PM
Best color fades by ~
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
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South Boulder Creek Trail 5.1 mi away
Leave by 6:51 PM
- Leave trailhead6:51 PM
- Sunset7:30 PM
- Head back7:45 PM
- At your car7:55 PM
- Dark7:57 PM
Best color fades by ~
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
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Arapaho Glacier Trail 5.1 mi away
Leave by 3:25 PM
- Leave trailhead3:25 PM
- Sunset7:29 PM
- Head back7:44 PM
- At your car10:05 PM
- Dark7:57 PM
Best color fades by ~
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
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Rogers Pass–Needle Eye Bypass Trail, 3 sights 5.6 mi away
Leave by 5:30 PM
- Leave trailhead5:30 PM
- Sunset7:30 PM
- Head back7:45 PM
- At your car9:02 PM
- Dark7:57 PM
Best color fades by ~
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
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Leave by 7:07 PM
- Leave trailhead7:07 PM
- Sunset7:30 PM
- Head back7:45 PM
- At your car7:47 PM
- Dark7:57 PM
Best color fades by ~
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