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 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 3:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car10:02 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 10:02 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 0 mi away

   Leave by 4:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car9:14 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 9:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Flattop Mountain–Ptarmigan Glacier, 5 sights 5.4 mi away

   Leave by 2:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car10:25 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 10:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.5 mi to the viewpoint · 3500 ft climb · 422 min of walking

4. Otis Peak–Flattop Mountain, 6 glaciers 5.9 mi away

   Leave by 2:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car10:19 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 10:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.2 mi to the viewpoint · 3550 ft climb · 410 min of walking

5. Hallett Peak–Flattop Mountain, 5 summits 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 3:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car10:12 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 10:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3470 ft climb · 396 min of walking

6. Upper Beaver Meadows Trail & Ute Trail 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 2:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car10:31 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 10:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.7 mi to the viewpoint · 3370 ft climb · 428 min of walking

7. Nixon Park Road & Pole Hill Road 7.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car8:38 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 8:38 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 7.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 8:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. The Notch–Solitude Creek Road, 3 sights 8.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car9:44 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 9:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. Panorama Peak–Panorama Peak Road, 5 sights 8.6 mi away

    Leave by 4:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car9:43 PM
    5. Dark7:58 PM

    Back at your car by 9:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1550 ft climb · 269 min of walking

11. Upper Beaver Meadows Viewpoint & Ute Trail 7.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Head back7:47 PM
    4. At your car7:54 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 7:54 PM — 5 min before dark.

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

12. Sawtooth Mountain–Beaver Reservoir, 6 sights 12.1 mi away

    Leave by 3:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car10:25 PM
    5. Dark7:58 PM

    Back at your car by 10:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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