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. Old Baldy–Arapaho Glacier Trail, 3 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 3:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car10:02 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 10:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.7 mi to the viewpoint · 2730 ft climb · 360 min of walking

2. North Arapaho Peak–Arapaho Glacier Trail, 4 sights 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 3:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car9:58 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

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

   5.5 mi to the viewpoint · 2770 ft climb · 353 min of walking

3. Arapaho Glacier Trail 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 3:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car10:04 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 10:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Jasper Lake–Devil's Thumb Bypass Trail, 6 sights 4.2 mi away

   Leave by 3:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car9:58 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

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

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

5. Caribou Lake & Arapaho Pass Trail 4.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car9:23 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 9:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2360 ft climb · 268 min of walking

6. Devils Thumb Pass–Arapaho Pass Trail, 3 sights 4.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car9:29 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 9:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.2 mi to the viewpoint · 2420 ft climb · 280 min of walking

7. Caribou Pass & Arapaho Pass Trail 4.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car9:24 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

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

   4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2520 ft climb · 276 min of walking

8. Lake Dorothy & Arapaho Pass Trail 4.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car9:24 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

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

   4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2400 ft climb · 270 min of walking

9. Beacon Peak–Rollins Pass, 7 sights 4.2 mi away

   Leave by 3:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car10:03 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 10:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. Devil's Thumb Bypass Trail–Devil's Thumb Trail, 5 sights 4.2 mi away

    Leave by 3:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:20 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car9:53 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 9:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. Guinn Mountain–Devil's Thumb Trail, 4 sights 4.3 mi away

    Leave by 3:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car9:57 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 9:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Devil's Thumb Bypass Trail–Devil's Thumb Trail Loop, 6 sights 4.3 mi away

    Leave by 3:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:27 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car9:49 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 9:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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