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 1.6 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 1.6 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 1.6 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, 6 sights 3.3 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

5. Upper Beaver Meadows Trail & Ute Trail 2.9 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 2.9 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

7. Twin Sisters Peaks–Twin Sisters Mountain, 5 summits 5.7 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

8. Mount Chapin & Chapin Pass Trail 9.7 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 9.8 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 9.9 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 11.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car8:32 PM
    5. Dark7:58 PM

    Back at your car by 8:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Nixon Park Road & Pole Hill Road 12.1 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