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. Longs Peak–East Face, 6 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 3:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car10:01 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 10:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.6 mi to the viewpoint · 3580 ft climb · 381 min of walking

2. Twin Sisters Peaks–Twin Sisters Mountain, 5 summits 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car9:13 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 9:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 2180 ft climb · 241 min of walking

3. Hallett Peak–Flattop Mountain, 6 summits 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car9:27 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 9:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.2 mi to the viewpoint · 2850 ft climb · 291 min of walking

4. Otis Peak–Flattop Mountain, 7 glaciers 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 3:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car9:28 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 9:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.3 mi to the viewpoint · 2860 ft climb · 295 min of walking

5. Flattop Mountain–Ptarmigan Glacier, 6 sights 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car9:26 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 9:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.2 mi to the viewpoint · 2840 ft climb · 290 min of walking

6. Moraine Park Trail–Upper Beaver Meadows Trail, 3 sights 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 2:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car10:48 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

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

   7.4 mi to the viewpoint · 3620 ft climb · 471 min of walking

7. Nixon Park Road & Pole Hill Road 9.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 8:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 320 ft climb · 107 min of walking

8. Sugarloaf Mountain–Pole Hill Road, 3 sights 9.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 8:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 105 min of walking

9. Sawtooth Mountain–Beaver Reservoir, 6 sights 9.9 mi away

   Leave by 3:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car10:24 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 10:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.5 mi to the viewpoint · 2690 ft climb · 399 min of walking

10. Little Blue Lake–Beaver Creek Trail, 3 sights 9.9 mi away

    Leave by 3:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:25 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car9:54 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 9:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.3 mi to the viewpoint · 3130 ft climb · 355 min of walking

11. Upper Beaver Meadows Viewpoint & Ute Trail 7.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:30 PM
    3. Head back7:45 PM
    4. At your car7:53 PM
    5. Dark7:58 PM

    Back at your car by 7:53 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 18 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. The Notch–Solitude Creek Road, 3 sights 10.8 mi away

    Leave by 4:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:39 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car9:42 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 9:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1620 ft climb · 269 min of walking