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. North Arapaho Peak–Arapaho Glacier Trail, 4 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 3:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:31 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 · 2770 ft climb · 353 min of walking

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

   Leave by 3:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car10:04 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

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

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

3. Arapaho Glacier Trail 0.1 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

4. Jasper Lake–Devil's Thumb Bypass Trail, 6 sights 4.3 mi away

   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

5. Beacon Peak–Rollins Pass, 7 sights 4.4 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 · 2730 ft climb · 365 min of walking

6. Devil's Thumb Bypass Trail–Devil's Thumb Trail, 5 sights 4.4 mi away

   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

7. Guinn Mountain–Devil's Thumb Trail, 4 sights 4.4 mi away

   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

8. Caribou Lake & Arapaho Pass Trail 4.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car9:25 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 9:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. Devils Thumb Pass–Arapaho Pass Trail, 3 sights 4.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car9:30 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 9:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. Caribou Pass & Arapaho Pass Trail 4.4 mi away

    Leave by 4:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:15 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.

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

11. Lake Dorothy & Arapaho Pass Trail 4.4 mi away

    Leave by 4:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:21 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car9:25 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 9:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Devil's Thumb Bypass Trail–Devil's Thumb Trail Loop, 6 sights 4.4 mi away

    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