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. Hallett Peak–Flattop Mountain, 6 summits 0 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

2. Otis Peak–Flattop Mountain, 7 glaciers 0 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

3. Flattop Mountain–Ptarmigan Glacier, 6 sights 0 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

4. Longs Peak–East Face, 5 sights 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 2:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car10:38 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 10:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.2 mi to the viewpoint · 4090 ft climb · 471 min of walking

5. Upper Beaver Meadows Trail & Ute Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 2:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car10:30 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 10:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Upper Beaver Meadows Viewpoint & Ute Trail 3.2 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

7. Twin Sisters Peaks–Twin Sisters Mountain, 10 sights 5.3 mi away

   Leave by 2:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car10:39 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 10:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3190 ft climb · 441 min of walking

8. Mount Chapin & Chapin Pass Trail 9.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 8:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1110 ft climb · 115 min of walking

9. Mount Chiquita & Chapin Pass Trail 9.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 8:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1040 ft climb · 111 min of walking

10. Ypsilon Mountain–Chapin Pass Trail, 4 sights 9.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:30 PM
    3. Head back7:45 PM
    4. At your car8:26 PM
    5. Dark7:58 PM

    Back at your car by 8:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1040 ft climb · 114 min of walking

11. Mount Ida–Poudre Lake, 3 summits 10.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Head back7:47 PM
    4. At your car8:34 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 8:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1000 ft climb · 122 min of walking

12. Upper Lake–Lake Granby, 3 lakes 11.2 mi away

    Leave by 4:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:07 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Head back7:47 PM
    4. At your car9:23 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

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

    4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2910 ft climb · 282 min of walking