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. Twin Sisters Peaks–Twin Sisters Mountain, 5 summits 1.1 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

2. Longs Peak–East Face, 6 sights 3.8 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

3. Flattop Mountain–Ptarmigan Glacier, 5 sights 5.6 mi away

   Leave by 2:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car10:23 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 10:23 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 6 mi away

   Leave by 2:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car10:17 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 10:17 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 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 2:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car10:11 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 10:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Nixon Park Road & Pole Hill Road 6.4 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

7. Sugarloaf Mountain–Pole Hill Road, 3 sights 6.4 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

8. Upper Beaver Meadows Trail & Ute Trail 5.5 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

9. The Notch–Solitude Creek Road, 3 sights 7.5 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

10. Panorama Peak–Panorama Peak Road, 5 sights 7.9 mi away

    Leave by 4:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car9:42 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 9:42 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 7.2 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

12. Sawtooth Mountain–Beaver Reservoir, 6 sights 13.4 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